HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Maricopa Special Health Care District - Maricopa Integrated Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Maricopa Special Health Care District - Maricopa Integrated Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 633
- Submission date
- Jul 14, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A medical resident lost an unencrypted thumb drive that contained the names, dates of birth, and clinical information or diagnoses of 633 patients selected for a chart review. The covered entity (CE), Maricopa Integrated Health System, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE comprehensively reviewed its privacy and security practices and updated its HIPAA policies and procedures. It sanctioned and retrained the medical res...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Maricopa Special Health Care District - Maricopa Integrated Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 633 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 14, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Maricopa Special Health Care District - Maricopa Integrated Health 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 Maricopa Special Health Care District - Maricopa Integrated Health System.