HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Airway Oxygen, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Airway Oxygen, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 500,000
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Airway Oxygen, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 500,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit mo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Airway Oxygen, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Airway Oxygen, 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 Airway Oxygen, Inc..