HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Henry Ford Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Henry Ford Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,404
- Submission date
- Jun 19, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Henry Ford Health System (HFHS), reported that an employee inadvertently sent an email containing protected health information (PHI) to an incorrect email address. This breach affected 1,404 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical conditions, and lab results. HFHS notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. HFHS also retrained its employees on the importance of checking email addresses before sending emails. The CE implemented addi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Henry Ford Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 5,590 | Feb 20, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 1,658 | Apr 10, 2018 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 43,563 | Dec 1, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 596 | Jun 26, 2017 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 2,336 | Jan 9, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 2,777 | Nov 5, 2012 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Henry Ford Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 520 | Oct 3, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Henry Ford Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,404 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 19, 2019.
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 Henry Ford Health System 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 Henry Ford Health System.