HHS OCR report ยท 2020
TriHealth Cancer Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- TriHealth Cancer Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 912
- Submission date
- Mar 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), TriHealth Cancer Institute, reported that employees inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 912 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE also provided a toll-free phone number for questions or concerns. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and techni...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the TriHealth Cancer Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 912 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 13, 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: Paper/Films.
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 TriHealth Cancer Institute 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 TriHealth Cancer Institute.