HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Swedish Edmonds Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Swedish Edmonds Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 886
- Submission date
- May 19, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Swedish Edmonds Hospital, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 886 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Swedish Edmonds Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 886 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 19, 2025.
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 Swedish Edmonds Hospital 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 Swedish Edmonds Hospital.