HHS OCR report · 2023
Core Recovery, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Core Recovery, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 2,656
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Core Recovery, the covered entity (CE), reported that a former employee hacked into its email system and compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,656 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, lab results, medications, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, birthdates, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Core Recovery, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,656 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2023.
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 Core Recovery, 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 Core Recovery, Inc..