HHS OCR report ยท 2019
HealthFitness data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HealthFitness
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,808
- Submission date
- Jan 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Health Fitness Corporation, located in Illinois, that provides wellness plans to clients across the country, resolving a potential violation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, which set forth the requirements that covered entities (health plan...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by HealthFitness
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HealthFitness | IL | Business Associate | 614 | Oct 28, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| HealthFitness | IL | Business Associate | 20,790 | Oct 15, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| HealthFitness | IL | Business Associate | 550 | Oct 15, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HealthFitness data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,808 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 25, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 HealthFitness 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 HealthFitness.