HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Froedtert Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Froedtert Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 43,549
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Froedtert Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 43,549 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, telephone numbers, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, Social Security numbers, lab results, medications prescribed, medical record numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its websit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Froedtert Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Health | WI | Healthcare Provider | 760 | Jan 15, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Froedtert Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,549 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2013.
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 Froedtert 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 Froedtert Health.