HHS OCR report · 2019
Health Quest Systems, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health Quest Systems, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 372,043
- Submission date
- May 31, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health Quest Systems, Inc., reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 372,043 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial information, health insurance information lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health Quest Systems, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 372,043 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 31, 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 Health Quest Systems, 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 Health Quest Systems, Inc..