HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Equality Health, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Equality Health, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 9,240
- Submission date
- Nov 27, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Equality Health, LLC, reported that an unauthorized individual gained access to the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 9,240 individuals, through a phishing attack. The ePHI involved included clinical, demographic and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE reset passwords and conducted additional security awareness training. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE..
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Equality Health, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,240 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 27, 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: Email.
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 Equality Health, LLC 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 Equality Health, LLC.