HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Healthcare In Action data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Healthcare In Action
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,143
- Submission date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Email, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Healthcare In Action, reported that a phishing attack resulted in its email environment containing protected health information (PHI) of 1,143 individuals being accessed by an unauthorized threat actor. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Healthcare In Action data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,143 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 30, 2026.
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, Other.
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 Healthcare In Action 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 Healthcare In Action.