HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Partners In Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Partners In Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 3,048
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Partners in Care, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 3,048 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, health insurance information, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Partners In Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,048 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 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 Partners In Care 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 Partners In Care.