HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Lehigh Valley Health Network (blackcat) data breach
Lehigh Valley Health Network (blackcat), a healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, reported a breach affecting 248,359 individuals to HHS OCR on May 15, 2023.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lehigh Valley Health Network (blackcat)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 248,359
- Submission date
- May 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lehigh Valley Health Network (blackcat) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 248,359 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2023.
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 (blackcat) 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 (blackcat).