HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Drexel Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Drexel Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 4,340
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Drexel Medicine, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of an email phishing scheme involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 19,750 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, diagnoses, and other treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. Subsequently, Drexel Medicine has ceased operations.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Drexel Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,340 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 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 Drexel Medicine 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 Drexel Medicine.