HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Summa Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Summa Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 7,989
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Summa Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,488 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, email addresses, diagnoses/conditions, medications prescribed, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation effor...
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 | 874 | Jan 10, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | 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 7,989 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 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 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.