HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Summa Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Summa Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 874
- Submission date
- Jan 10, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Summa Health, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 874 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, social security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the workforce member and implemented additional administrativ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Summa Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summa Health | OH | Healthcare Provider | 7,989 | Jun 28, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Summa Health | OH | Healthcare Provider | 2,904 | Jun 28, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Summa Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 874 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 10, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Summa 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 Summa Health.