HHS OCR report · 2020
SAMA HealthCare Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SAMA HealthCare Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 7,524
- Submission date
- Feb 12, 2020
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SAMA Healthcare Services, reported that its business associate (BA) spilled documents onto a road which contained the protected health information of 7,524 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, laboratory results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SAMA HealthCare Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,524 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 12, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 SAMA HealthCare Services 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 SAMA HealthCare Services.