HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Healthfirst data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Healthfirst
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,836
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Healthfirst, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,836 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were also p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Healthfirst
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthfirst | NY | Health Plan | 5,048 | May 9, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Healthfirst | NY | Health Plan | 1,811 | May 24, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Healthfirst data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,836 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Healthfirst 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 Healthfirst.