HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Independent Health Association, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Independent Health Association, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 7,605
- Submission date
- May 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Independent Health Association, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee emailed documents containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,605 individuals to the wrong recipient. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, claims data, clinical information, treatment information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented new administrative safeguards, sanctioned the respo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Independent Health Association, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Health Association, Inc. | NY | Health Plan | 637 | Aug 22, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Independent Health Association, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,605 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 8, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Independent Health Association, 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 Independent Health Association, Inc..