HHS OCR report ยท 2016
American Family Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Family Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 7,200
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
American Family Care, Inc., the covered entity (CE), discovered that its software impermissibly disclosed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of patients who received services at the clinic. The breach occurred from August 8, 2015 until June 14, 2016 and affected 7,200 individuals. The PHI involved in this breach included names, dates of birth, addresses, internal patient identification numbers, gender, and body parts being x-rayed. The CE provided breach notification to HH...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by American Family Care, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Family Care, Inc. | AL | Healthcare Provider | 2,588 | Sep 30, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Family Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2016.
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, Other.
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 American Family Care, Inc. 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 American Family Care, Inc..