HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Lancaster General Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lancaster General Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 527
- Submission date
- Mar 4, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A spreadsheet containing the protected health information (PHI) of 527 individuals was stolen from one of the covered entity's (CE) locations. The PHI involved in the breach included names and dates of birth. Following the breach, the CE notified the local police, provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and the affected individuals, and offered identity protection services to the individuals. The CE attempted to retrieve the PHI. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE reviewed...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lancaster General Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 527 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 4, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Lancaster General Medical Group 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 Lancaster General Medical Group.