HHS OCR report · 2023
Northwest Health - La Porte data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northwest Health - La Porte
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 10,256
- Submission date
- May 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northwest Health - La Porte reported that its storage unit was burglarized and the protected health information (PHI) of 10,256 individuals was exposed. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northwest Health - La Porte data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,256 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 2, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Northwest Health - La Porte 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 Northwest Health - La Porte.