HHS OCR report · 2019
Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,143
- Submission date
- Apr 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, reported that numerous employees were the victims of and email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,143 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE investigated the incident, implemente...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio | OH | Healthcare Provider | 3,671 | Mar 29, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,143 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 8, 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 Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio 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 Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio.