HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Dean Health Servicing Company data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dean Health Servicing Company
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 1,025
- Submission date
- May 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Dean Health Servicing Company, reported that an employee of its subcontractor was the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,025 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute not...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dean Health Servicing Company data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,025 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 2021.
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 Dean Health Servicing 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 Dean Health Servicing Company.