HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Nemadji Research Corporation d/b/a California Reimbursement Enterprises data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nemadji Research Corporation d/b/a California Reimbursement Enterprises
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 14,591
- Submission date
- Jul 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Nemadji Research Corporation dba California Reimbursement Enterprises (Nemadji), a business associate (BA), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting 29,341 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security Numbers, claims information, health insurance information, and clinical data. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and established a toll free number for questions ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nemadji Research Corporation d/b/a California Reimbursement Enterprises data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 8, 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 Nemadji Research Corporation d/b/a California Reimbursement Enterprises 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 Nemadji Research Corporation d/b/a California Reimbursement Enterprises.