HHS OCR report · 2014
Franciscan Medical Group data breach
Franciscan Medical Group, a healthcare provider in Washington, reported a breach affecting 8,300 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 28, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Franciscan Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 8,300
- Submission date
- Mar 28, 2014
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Numerous employees of the CE responded to an email phishing attack which requested the employee’s email username and password to authenticate their accounts. As a result, a number of employee direct deposit paychecks were diverted without notification and any electronic protected health information (ePHI) stored on the affected email accounts was made accessible. The affected email accounts contained the combined ePHI of 8,311 individuals. The ePHI involved in the breach included patients’...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Franciscan Medical Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Medical Group | WA | Healthcare Clearing House | 1,250 | Jan 13, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Franciscan Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 28, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 Franciscan Medical Group 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 Medical Group.