HHS OCR report · 2018
Family Medical Group Northeast PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Medical Group Northeast PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 2,077
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported that on July 27, 2018, a workforce member erroneously sent an email containing protected health information (PHI) to 200 patients, potentially affecting approximately 2,077 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the breach included patients’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, and medical records numbers. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, posted substitute notice on its website, and selected a dedicated sta...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Medical Group Northeast PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,077 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 22, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Family Medical Group Northeast PC 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 Family Medical Group Northeast PC.