HHS OCR report · 2023
Boomerang Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Boomerang Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,204
- Submission date
- Nov 7, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Boomerang Healthcare, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee inadvertently emailed an Excel spreadsheet containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,204 patients to unauthorized individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and strengthened its admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Boomerang Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,204 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 7, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Boomerang Healthcare 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 Boomerang Healthcare.