HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Main Line Endoscopy Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Main Line Endoscopy Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 14,305
- Submission date
- Mar 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Main Line Endoscopy Centers, reported than an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 14,305 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, medical records numbers, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Main Line Endoscopy Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,305 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 29, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Main Line Endoscopy Centers 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 Main Line Endoscopy Centers.