HHS OCR report ยท 2017
WellSpan Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WellSpan Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 732
- Submission date
- Mar 23, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
As a result of a software error, a business associate (BA) misaddressed explanation of benefit (EOB) letters and they were delivered to persons other than the intended recipient. The breach affected approximately 732 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) included names, addresses, and clinical and diagnostic information. Breach notification was provided to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the BA implemented a new audit process for mail...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WellSpan Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 732 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 23, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 WellSpan 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 WellSpan Health.