HHS OCR report · 2020
Premier Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Premier Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 254,786
- Submission date
- Oct 2, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Premier Health Partners, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 254,786 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnosis, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Premier Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 254,786 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 2, 2020.
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 Premier Health Partners 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 Premier Health Partners.