HHS OCR report · 2021
Covenant HealthCare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Covenant HealthCare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 47,178
- Submission date
- Feb 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Covenant HealthCare, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 47,178 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Covenant HealthCare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 47,178 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 19, 2021.
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 Covenant HealthCare 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 Covenant HealthCare.