HHS OCR report ยท 2022
CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,969
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was subject to an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,969 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,969 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 2022.
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 CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories 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 CellNetix Pathology & Laboratories.