HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Abington Memorial Hospital dba Jefferson Abington Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Abington Memorial Hospital dba Jefferson Abington Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 3,475
- Submission date
- Jan 20, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Abington Memorial Hospital dba Jefferson Abington Hospital, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 3,475 individuals. The PHI involved included names, member identification and claims information, birthdates, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented addi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Abington Memorial Hospital dba Jefferson Abington Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,475 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 20, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Abington Memorial Hospital dba Jefferson Abington Hospital legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Abington Memorial Hospital dba Jefferson Abington Hospital.