HHS OCR report · 2019
Adventist Health Physician Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adventist Health Physician Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,797
- Submission date
- Jun 21, 2019
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Adventist Health Physician Services, reported that an employee impermissibly disposed of medical records in a trash receptacle. This breach affected approximately 3,797 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In addition, Adventist...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adventist Health Physician Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,797 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 2019.
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 Adventist Health Physician 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 Adventist Health Physician Services.