HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Healthfirst data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Healthfirst
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 5,048
- Submission date
- May 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Healthfirst, reported that a misconfiguration in its software caused the protected health information (PHI) of 5,048 individuals to be sent to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, phone numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services, revised its policies and procedures, and retrained it...
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 | 6,836 | Mar 13, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | 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 5,048 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 9, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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.