HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Geisinger Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Geisinger Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 717
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Geisinger Health, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 717 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, medications prescribed, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Geisinger Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 717 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Health 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 Health.