HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Polsinelli PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Polsinelli PC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 1,220
- Submission date
- Dec 2, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Polsinelli, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,220 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, claims information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were retrain...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Polsinelli PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,220 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 2, 2022.
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 Polsinelli PC 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 Polsinelli PC.