HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Memorial Healthcare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Memorial Healthcare System
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 9,497
- Submission date
- Apr 13, 2012
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Memorial Healthcare System (MHS) has paid the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) $5.5 million to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules and agreed to implement a robust corrective action plan. MHS is a nonprofit corporation which operates six hospitals, an urgent care center, a nursing home, and a variety of ancillary health care facilities throughout the South Florida area. MHS is also ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Memorial Healthcare System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Healthcare System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,782 | Oct 31, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Memorial Healthcare System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,782 | Oct 30, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Memorial Healthcare System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 105,646 | Aug 16, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Memorial Healthcare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,497 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 13, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, with the breached information located in: 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 Memorial Healthcare System 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 Memorial Healthcare System.