HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Keystone First data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Keystone First
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,965
- Submission date
- Jan 2, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Keystone First, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,965 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and the CE and BA implemented additional administrative,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Keystone First data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,965 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 2, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Keystone First 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 Keystone First.