HHS OCR report ยท 2024
East Paris Internal Medicine Associates, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- East Paris Internal Medicine Associates, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 5,239
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
East Paris Internal Medicine Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 5,239 individuals to her personal email account. The PHI involved names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, 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 implemented new technical safeguar...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the East Paris Internal Medicine Associates, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,239 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2024.
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 East Paris Internal Medicine Associates, PC 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 East Paris Internal Medicine Associates, PC.