HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Primary Health Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Primary Health Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 787
- Submission date
- May 6, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Primary Health Care, Inc., reported that that a workforce member inadvertently sent an email that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 787 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained workforce members to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Primary Health Care, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Care, Inc. | IA | Healthcare Provider | 10,313 | Mar 16, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Primary Health Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 787 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2025.
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 Primary Health Care, Inc. 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 Primary Health Care, Inc..