HHS OCR report · 2026
City Health, a medical corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- City Health, a medical corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 65,000
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), City Health, reported that a former IT employee accessed the CE’s network three years after his termination without authorization and may have accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 65,000 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security 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 City Health, a medical corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 65,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 City Health, a medical corporation 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 City Health, a medical corporation.