HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Mercy Health Physician Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mercy Health Physician Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 2,487
- Submission date
- Feb 10, 2020
- 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), Mercy Health Physician Partners, reported that its business associate (BA) sent protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. This breach affected 2,487 individuals and the PHI involved included names, addresses, financial information, and clinical data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a toll free number for questions or concerns. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee, implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mercy Health Physician Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,487 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 10, 2020.
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 Mercy Health Physician Partners 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 Mercy Health Physician Partners.