HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Baxter Regional Medical Center - Home Health Facility data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Baxter Regional Medical Center - Home Health Facility
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 2,124
- Submission date
- Oct 5, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 5, 2016, intruders broke into the covered entity (CE), Baxter Regional Medical Center, potentially breaching the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,124 individuals. The intruders broke into locked offices which contained PHI in paper-based patient files although nothing appeared to be missing. Following the breach, the CE improved physical security. Additionally, it moved all non-current patient records to a secure, off-site storage facility and trained employees...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Baxter Regional Medical Center - Home Health Facility data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,124 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 5, 2016.
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 Baxter Regional Medical Center - Home Health Facility 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 Baxter Regional Medical Center - Home Health Facility.