HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Alpha-Omega Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Center, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alpha-Omega Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Center, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Dec 12, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Network Server, Other, Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Alpha-Omega Endocrinology was temporarily locked out of its office when the building it was located in was purchased. This also led to the potential impermissible access to protected health information (PHI) by the new owners. The breach affected approximately 1,000 individuals and the PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, claims information, clinical information, and other treatment information. The covered entity determi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alpha-Omega Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Center, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 12, 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: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Network Server, Other, Other Portable Electronic Device, 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 Alpha-Omega Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Center, PC 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.
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