HHS OCR report · 2020
CAH Holdings, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CAH Holdings, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 1,158
- Submission date
- Jan 6, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CAH Holdings, Inc., the business associate (BA), reported that employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,158 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, treatment information, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and the FBI. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CAH Holdings, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,158 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 6, 2020.
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 CAH Holdings, 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 CAH Holdings, Inc..