HHS OCR report · 2011
Henry Ford Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 2,777
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2011
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Henry Ford Health System, the covered entity (CE) reported a breach that occurred on January 31, 2011 affecting 2,777 individuals. The breach occurred when an employee lost a personal portable electronic device (a “flash” drive) containing protected health information (PHI). The PHI involved in the breach included clinical and demographic information. The CE provided breach notification to the affected individuals, the media, and HHS. To resolve the issues raised by the breach, the C...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Henry Ford Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Hospital | MI | Healthcare Provider | 3,700 | Nov 15, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Henry Ford Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,777 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Hospital 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 Hospital.