HHS OCR report · 2020
Preferred Care Home Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Preferred Care Home Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,374
- Submission date
- Sep 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Preferred Care Home Health Services, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing schemed that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,374 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. The CE also pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Preferred Care Home Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,374 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 28, 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 Preferred Care Home Health Services 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 Preferred Care Home Health Services.