HHS OCR report ยท 2023
HC3, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HC3, Inc
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 1,105
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), HC3, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,105 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, financial information, medications, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, and the affected individuals. In response to the breach the BA implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HC3, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,105 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 HC3, 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 HC3, Inc.