HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Health First, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health First, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 14,171
- Submission date
- Sep 22, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health First reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 14,171 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional technical and sec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health First, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,171 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 22, 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 Health First, Inc. 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 Health First, Inc..