HHS OCR report ยท 2020
HMC Healthworks, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HMC Healthworks, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 985
- Submission date
- Dec 11, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
HMC Healthworks, Inc., a business associate (BA), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 985 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HMC Healthworks, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 985 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 11, 2020.
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 HMC Healthworks, 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 HMC Healthworks, Inc..