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
- 5,590
- Submission date
- Feb 20, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Henry Ford Health System (HFHS) reported that an employee inadvertently mailed protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. This breach affected 5,578 individuals. The PHI involved included names and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following this breach, the CE implemented administrative safeguards to prevent mailing errors and retrained its staff. OCR also provided technical assistance to HFHS about...
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 | 1,404 | Jun 19, 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 5,590 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 20, 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: 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 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.