HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Arkansas Health Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arkansas Health Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 903
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arkansas Health Group, reported that its business associate (BA), Arkansas Answering Service, sent protected health information (PHI) via email that was unsecured. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. This breach affected 941 individuals and the PHI involved included names, birthdates, and clinical information. As a result of this breach, the CE terminated its relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arkansas Health Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 903 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 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: Other.
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 Arkansas Health Group 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 Arkansas Health Group.