HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Einstein Healthcare Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Einstein Healthcare Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 353,616
- Submission date
- Oct 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Einstein Healthcare Network, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 353,616 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE strengt...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Einstein Healthcare Network
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einstein Healthcare Network | PA | Healthcare Provider | 2,939 | Apr 1, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Einstein Healthcare Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 353,616 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 9, 2020.
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 Einstein Healthcare 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 Einstein Healthcare Network.