HHS OCR report · 2024
Universal Health Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Universal Health Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 583
- Submission date
- Nov 6, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Universal Health Corporation, reported that an employee was subject to an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 583 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications and Social Security and drivers’ license numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation effo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Universal Health Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 583 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 6, 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: 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 Universal Health Corporation 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 Universal Health Corporation.