HHS OCR report ยท 2022
SummaCare Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SummaCare Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 716
- Submission date
- Apr 7, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SummaCare, reported that an authentication misconfiguration in its computer systems allowed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 716 individuals to be accessible via the internet. The PHI involved included names, member identification numbers, diagnoses, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SummaCare Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 716 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 7, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 SummaCare 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 SummaCare Inc.