HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Paragon Health, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Paragon Health, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 685
- Submission date
- Nov 18, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Paragon Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 685 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, clinical information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained its staff on the proper methods of identifying f...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Paragon Health, P.C.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Health, P.C. | MI | Healthcare Provider | 4,674 | Sep 16, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Paragon Health, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 685 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 18, 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 Paragon Health, P.C. 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 Paragon Health, P.C..