HHS OCR report ยท 2023
BELLIN HEALTH data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BELLIN HEALTH
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 20,790
- Submission date
- Dec 19, 2023
- 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), Bellin Health, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 20,790 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and strengthene...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BELLIN HEALTH data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,790 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 19, 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 BELLIN HEALTH 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 BELLIN HEALTH.