HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Eastern Shore Rural Health System Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Shore Rural Health System Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 23,282
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc., reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 23,282 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and prescription information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Shore Rural Health System Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,282 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2021.
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 Eastern Shore Rural Health System 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 Eastern Shore Rural Health System Inc..