HHS OCR report ยท 2020
NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 910
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 912 individuals to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and financial data. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. As part of its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative guidelines and retrained its staff. The CE also offered complimentary credit monitori...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 910 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 2020.
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 NeoGenomics Laboratories, 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 NeoGenomics Laboratories, Inc..