HHS OCR report ยท 2018
QuadMed, LLC (Whirlpool) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- QuadMed, LLC (Whirlpool)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 4,549
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
QuadMed reported that employees with access to its occupational health electronic medical records system were able to view medical information that was more than the minimum necessary to complete their job function. OCR determined that QuadMed was not a covered entity and the data was not considered protected health information. This case was therefore, closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the QuadMed, LLC (Whirlpool) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,549 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 QuadMed, LLC (Whirlpool) 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 QuadMed, LLC (Whirlpool).