HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Equitas Health data breach
Equitas Health, a healthcare provider in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 569 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 9, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Equitas Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 569
- Submission date
- Mar 9, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Equitas Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 569 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Equitas Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 569 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 9, 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 Equitas Health 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 Equitas Health.