HHS OCR report · 2015
Nephropathology Associates, PLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nephropathology Associates, PLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,260
- Submission date
- Oct 16, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 30, 2015, a physician e-mailed a spreadsheet containing 1,260 patients’ names and clinical information to a vendor that the covered entity (CE), Nephropathology Associates, PLC, was considering for a potential project. The CE notified the hospitals that had referred its patients to the CE and provided breach notification to HHS and affected individuals. The CE did not contact the media because the impermissible disclosures affected less than 500 patients in any one state. Following...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nephropathology Associates, PLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,260 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 16, 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: 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 Nephropathology Associates, PLC 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 Nephropathology Associates, PLC.