HHS OCR report ยท 2023
MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,802
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,802 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, lab results, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee, provided complimentary credit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,802 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center 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 MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center.