HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Bronson Healthcare Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bronson Healthcare Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 8,256
- Submission date
- Dec 5, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Bronson Healthcare Group (BHG), the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a phishing attack involving an email phishing scheme. This breach affected 8,256 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medications prescribed, insurance information, diagnoses, and treatment information. BHG notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of this breach, BHG implemented additional administrative, technical and securi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Bronson Healthcare Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Healthcare Group | MI | Healthcare Provider | 1,597 | Mar 13, 2024 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bronson Healthcare Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,256 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 5, 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: 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 Bronson Healthcare Group 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 Bronson Healthcare Group.