HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 3,904
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Regional Medical Center, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,904 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, telephone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, financial information, health insurance information and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,904 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 2019.
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 Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center 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 Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center.