HHS OCR report · 2018
HealthFitness data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HealthFitness
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 550
- Submission date
- Oct 15, 2018
- 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. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules. The HIPAA Security Rule establishes national standards to protect and secure our health care system by requiring administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and security of electronic PHI (ePHI). The “Risk Analy...
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 | 1,808 | Jan 25, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HealthFitness data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 550 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 15, 2018.
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.