HHS OCR report · 2020
Health and Wellness Clinic, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Health and Wellness Clinic, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 883
- Submission date
- Oct 13, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Health and Wellness Clinic, PLLC, reported its storage unit was burglarized and paper medical records were stolen. This breach incident affected 883 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, clinical information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. An arrest was also made....
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Health and Wellness Clinic, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 883 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 13, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Health and Wellness Clinic, PLLC 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 Health and Wellness Clinic, PLLC.