HHS OCR report · 2019
Fordland Clinic Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fordland Clinic Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 881
- Submission date
- Jul 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fordland Clinic, reported that an employee was the victim of a phishing attack that allowed an unauthorized individual access to an email account containing the protected health information (PHI) of 881 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, social security numbers, financial information, prescribed medications, diagnoses/conditions, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the med...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fordland Clinic Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 881 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 26, 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 Fordland Clinic Inc. 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 Fordland Clinic Inc..