HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Northwood, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northwood, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Northwood, Inc., a business associate (BA) of Blue Care Network and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 18,684 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, health insurance information, and treatment information. Northwood notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and the FBI. In its mitigation efforts, Northwood impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Northwood, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood, Inc. | MI | Business Associate | 3,881 | Jul 16, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Northwood, Inc. | MI | Business Associate | 583 | Jul 16, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northwood, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 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 Northwood, Inc. 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 Northwood, Inc..