HHS OCR report · 2017
TriHealth, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- TriHealth, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,126
- Submission date
- Jan 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Due to a technical error during a data conversion process, the covered entity (CE) sent correspondence to 1,126 patients’ incorrect addresses. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach varied based on the correspondence and may have included the full names, former addresses, birthdates, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the me...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the TriHealth, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,126 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 19, 2017.
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, 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, 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 TriHealth, Inc..