HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Priority Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Priority Health
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 2,112
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Priority Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,112 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, diagnoses, birthdates, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
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 | 36,812 | Dec 21, 2020 | 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 2,112 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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.