HHS OCR report · 2026
Foundation Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Foundation Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 523
- Submission date
- Jan 9, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Foundation Health Partners, reported that letters notifying patients that their provider was departing the CE’s clinic were sent to incorrect mailing addresses. The CE reported that the PHI included names for 523 individuals. Following the discovery of the incident, the CE provided notice to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Foundation Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 523 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 9, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Foundation Health Partners 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 Foundation Health Partners.