HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 3,146
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, discovered that it mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 3,146 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided a toll-free telephone number for questions and concerns. It also posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented technical safeguards to better protect its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System | AZ | Health Plan | 2,632 | Jun 30, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,146 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 2019.
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 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System 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 Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.