HHS OCR report ยท 2023
UHS of Delaware, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UHS of Delaware, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 40,290
- Submission date
- Mar 29, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
UHS of Delaware, the business associate (BA), reported that an employee of its subcontractor was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) for 40,290 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims and health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the BA im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UHS of Delaware, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,290 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 29, 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: 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 UHS of Delaware, Inc. 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 UHS of Delaware, Inc..