HHS OCR report · 2016
Einstein Healthcare Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Einstein Healthcare Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 2,939
- Submission date
- Apr 1, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Einstein Healthcare Network, reported that between April 11, 2013 and March 21, 2017, its website, Einstein.edu, contained a webpage form where a visitor could “Request an Appointment” that allowed protected health information (PHI) to be left accessible via the internet, including demographic and clinical information. The CE staff used this data to schedule the requested appointment(s) for patients. The CE learned that it was possible to cause the website to displa...
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 | 353,616 | Oct 9, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Einstein Healthcare Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,939 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 1, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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.