HHS OCR report ยท 2010
H.E.L.P. Financial Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- H.E.L.P. Financial Corporation
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 9,475
- Submission date
- Dec 3, 2010
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A programming error in a business associate's IT system caused the PHI of patients to be printed on letters sent to other patients. The printing error affected approximately 9475 individuals.The protected health information involved in the breach included patient names, medical record numbers and account balances. Following the discovery of the breach, the BA corrected the programming error and implemented additional quality checks. Additionally, the BA notified the affected individuals and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the H.E.L.P. Financial Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,475 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 3, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 H.E.L.P. Financial Corporation 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 H.E.L.P. Financial Corporation.