HHS OCR report · 2021
Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 4,970
- Submission date
- Aug 13, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Fairfax Medical Facilities, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 4,970 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, financial and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,970 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 13, 2021.
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 Fairfax Medical Facilities, 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 Fairfax Medical Facilities, Inc..