HHS OCR report · 2023
Hi-School Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hi-School Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 12,779
- Submission date
- Dec 5, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hi-School Pharmacy, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack which compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 12,779 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medications, and prescription information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE revised its policies and procedures, retrai...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hi-School Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,779 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 5, 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: 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 Hi-School Pharmacy 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 Hi-School Pharmacy.