HHS OCR report · 2023
The Williamsport Home data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Williamsport Home
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 3,660
- Submission date
- Jun 23, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Williamsport Home, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,660 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Williamsport Home data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,660 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 23, 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 The Williamsport Home 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 The Williamsport Home.