HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Spectrum Health Lakeland data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Spectrum Health Lakeland
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,100
- Submission date
- May 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Spectrum Health Lakeland, reported that an employee of its vendor was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,100 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and tec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Spectrum Health Lakeland data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2019.
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 Spectrum Health Lakeland 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 Spectrum Health Lakeland.