HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Spectrum Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Spectrum Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 794
- Submission date
- Apr 15, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Spectrum Health System, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed and collected the protected health information (PHI) of 794 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the workforce member and placed the workforce member on a list to prevent future access to any affiliated CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Spectrum Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Health System | MI | Healthcare Provider | 902 | Aug 3, 2017 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Spectrum Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 794 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 15, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 System 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 System.