HHS OCR report ยท 2021
SalusCare data breach
SalusCare, a healthcare provider in Florida, reported a breach affecting 85,000 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SalusCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 85,000
- Submission date
- Mar 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SalusCare, reported that it was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 85,000 individuals. After further review and investigation, it was determined that a breach did not occur. Due to this, the case has been closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SalusCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 85,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 19, 2021.
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 SalusCare 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 SalusCare.