HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Florida Hospital Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Hospital Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,906
- Submission date
- Apr 18, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Florida Hospital Medical Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that providers dictated health information to its transcription service company, Data Tray, which transmitted the health information back to the providers using an unencrypted email account. The protected health information (PHI) involved included the names, diagnoses, conditions, and medications prescribed of 1,906 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, offered complimentary credit monitoring servi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Hospital Medical Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Hospital Medical Group | FL | Healthcare Provider | 6,786 | Oct 21, 2016 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Hospital Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,906 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 18, 2016.
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 Florida Hospital Medical Group 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 Florida Hospital Medical Group.