HHS OCR report ยท 2019
UC Health data breach
UC Health, a healthcare provider in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 95,339 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 4, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UC Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 95,339
- Submission date
- Sep 4, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UC Health, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme. This breach affected 95,339 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medications prescribed, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted a substitute notification on its website. The CE offered free credit monitoring services to all affected individuals an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UC Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 95,339 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 4, 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 UC 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 UC Health.