HHS OCR report ยท 2022
NorthStar HealthCare Consulting LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- NorthStar HealthCare Consulting LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 18,354
- Submission date
- Aug 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), NorthStar HealthCare Consulting LLC, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 18,354 individuals. This PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical sa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the NorthStar HealthCare Consulting LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,354 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 26, 2022.
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 NorthStar HealthCare Consulting LLC 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 NorthStar HealthCare Consulting LLC.