HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Western Wayne Family Physicians data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Western Wayne Family Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 62,000
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Western Wayne Family Physicians, reported that it experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 62,000 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical information. The CE notified the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Western Wayne Family Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 62,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 2025.
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 Western Wayne Family Physicians 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 Western Wayne Family Physicians.