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HHS OCR report ยท 2019

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. dba Hennepin Healthcare data breach

Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. dba Hennepin Healthcare, a healthcare provider in Minnesota, reported a breach affecting 820 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2019.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. dba Hennepin Healthcare
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Minnesota
Individuals affected
820
Submission date
Jul 25, 2019
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Email
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Hennepin Healthcare System, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its business associate (BA), Nemadji, was the victim of an email phishing scheme. This breach affected 814 individuals and the protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, treatment information, and financial data. The CE, in conjunction with the BA, notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE also offered complimentary identity theft mo...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. dba Hennepin Healthcare data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 820 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 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 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. dba Hennepin Healthcare 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 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. dba Hennepin Healthcare.