HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 3,101
- Submission date
- Jan 23, 2014
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Archived protected health information (PHI) for 3,101 individuals could not be located by the CE, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, after it was acquired by Geisinger, although copies of the PHI were available. There was no evidence that the PHI had been impermissibly disclosed or stolen. OCR provided the CE with information on what constitutes a breach under the Breach Notification Rule. The CE posted notice on its website and notified the media and patients although there was no indication ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,101 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 23, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital 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 Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital.