HHS OCR report · 2014
Susquehanna Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Susquehanna Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 657
- Submission date
- Mar 27, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In response to an insurer’s routine claims request, an employee provided more protected health information (PHI) than was necessary to complete the intended purpose. Approximately 657 patients were affected. The impermissible disclosure included patients’ names, addresses, social security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information, payment information, encounter identification, physicians’ names, diagnosis codes, and patients’ employers. The covered entity (CE), Susquehanna Heal...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Susquehanna Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 657 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 27, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Susquehanna Health 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 Susquehanna Health.