HHS OCR report · 2016
Franciscan Health, Highline Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Franciscan Health, Highline Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 18,399
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA) inadvertently left files containing the covered entity’s (CE) patient information accessible via the internet from mid-April 2016 to June 13, 2016. The BA assured the CE, CHI Franciscan Health, Highline Medical Center, that it secured the files on June 13, 2016. The types of ePHI involved included patients names, dates of service, health insurance information, and social security numbers and affected approximately 18,399 individuals. OCR reviewed the applicable BA ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Franciscan Health, Highline Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,399 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Franciscan Health, Highline Medical Center 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 Franciscan Health, Highline Medical Center.