HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Lehigh Valley Health Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 81,487
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2020
- 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), Lehigh Valley Health Network reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 81,487 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lehigh Valley Health Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 81,487 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.
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 Lehigh Valley Health 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 Lehigh Valley Health Network.