HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Priority Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Priority Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 36,812
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Priority Health, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 36,812 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and revised its breach notification procedure. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Privacy and Breach Notification Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Priority Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Health | MI | Health Plan | 795 | Jun 4, 2022 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
| Priority Health | MI | Health Plan | 2,112 | Feb 14, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Priority Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,812 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 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 Priority Health 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 Priority Health.