HHS OCR report ยท 2021
AMITA Health Medical Group Primary Care- Hoffman Estates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AMITA Health Medical Group Primary Care- Hoffman Estates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,647
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), AMITA Health Medical Group, reported that an employee transmitted a mass email to patients without utilizing the blind carbon copy function. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,647 individuals. The PHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned and retrained the responsible employees.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AMITA Health Medical Group Primary Care- Hoffman Estates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,647 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2021.
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 AMITA Health Medical Group Primary Care- Hoffman Estates 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 AMITA Health Medical Group Primary Care- Hoffman Estates.