HHS OCR report · 2020
Oaklawn Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oaklawn Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 26,861
- Submission date
- Sep 25, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oaklawn Hospital, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 26,861 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, clinical information, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitori...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oaklawn Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,861 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 25, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Oaklawn 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 Oaklawn Hospital.