HHS OCR report · 2022
Allegheny Heath Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Allegheny Heath Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 8,071
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Allegheny Health Network, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,701 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, financial information, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE offered complimentary credit mo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Allegheny Heath Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,071 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 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: Email.
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 Allegheny Heath Network 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 Allegheny Heath Network.