HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Baptist Health and Arkansas Health Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baptist Health and Arkansas Health Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 6,500
- Submission date
- Oct 1, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On October 1, 2015, Baptist Health and Arkansas Health Group (CE) reported a breach when a workforce member accessed and downloaded the electronic protected health information of 6,500 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The workforce member left the CE to conduct health care services with another CE. OCR determined in its investigation, that the incident was not a breach, but is considered a continuation or coordination of care.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baptist Health and Arkansas Health Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 1, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Baptist Health and 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 Baptist Health and Arkansas Health Group.