HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Hospice of Huntington data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospice of Huntington
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 9,013
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2024
- 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), Hospice of Huntington, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident during which certain impacted files containing protected health information (PHI) may have been subject to unauthorized access or acquisition. The breach affected approximately 9,013 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, financial, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE took several corrective actions i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospice of Huntington data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,013 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 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: 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 Hospice of Huntington 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 Hospice of Huntington.