HHS OCR report ยท 2023
iTrust Wellness Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- iTrust Wellness Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 981
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), iTrust Wellness Group, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 981 individuals. The PHI involved included names, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of service, claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. The...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the iTrust Wellness Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 981 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 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 iTrust Wellness Group 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 iTrust Wellness Group.