HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,852
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Physician Insurance A Mutual Company, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,852 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,852 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2023.
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 Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company 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 Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company.