HHS OCR report · 2024
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Blackstone Valley Community Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 34,518
- Submission date
- Apr 22, 2024
- 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), Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 34,518 individuals. The PHI involved included names, social security and drivers’ license numbers, address, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE provided free credit monitoring and implemented additional administrative, technical...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Blackstone Valley Community Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 34,518 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 22, 2024.
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 Blackstone Valley Community Health Care 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 Blackstone Valley Community Health Care.