HHS OCR report · 2014
Health Dimensions data breach
Health Dimensions, a healthcare provider in Michigan, reported a breach affecting 5,370 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 16, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Dimensions
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 5,370
- Submission date
- Jan 16, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 2, 2013, the covered entity (CE), Health Dimensions, was burglarized and a computer server containing the protected health information (PHI) of 5,370 individuals was stolen. The server contained faxed copies of patients’ prescription orders. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To prevent similar breaches from happening in the future, the CE repaired damage to its building, and trained staff on its HIPAA policies and procedures. OCR ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Dimensions data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,370 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 16, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Health Dimensions 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 Health Dimensions.