HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- May 29, 2020
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 500 individuals was improperly discarded by its business associate (BA). The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial and medical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE properly disposed of the medical records...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 29, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC 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 Michiana Hematology Oncology, PC.