HHS OCR report ยท 2023
MedInform, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MedInform, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 14,453
- Submission date
- May 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), MedInform, Inc., reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 14,453 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial and treatment information. The BA notified the covered entity, affected individuals and HHS, and provided substitute notice. The BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI. OCR provided techn...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MedInform, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,453 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 2023.
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 MedInform, 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 MedInform, Inc..