HHS OCR report · 2019
Hematology Oncology Associates, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hematology Oncology Associates, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 16,073
- Submission date
- May 21, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hematology Oncology Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 17,213 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, claims information, financial data, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hematology Oncology Associates, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,073 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 21, 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 Hematology Oncology Associates, 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 Hematology Oncology Associates, PC.