HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Henry Ford Hospital data breach
Henry Ford Hospital, a healthcare provider in Michigan, reported a breach affecting 3,700 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 3,700
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Henry Ford Health System, the covered entity (CE), reported that a breach occurred on September 24, 2010, that affected 3,700 individuals and occurred when a laptop computer was stolen from an office left unlocked by an employee for approximately four hours while the employee was attending a meeting. 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 ...
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 | 2,777 | Feb 23, 2011 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Henry Ford Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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.