HHS OCR report ยท 2013
AHMC Healthcare Inc. and affiliated Hospitals data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AHMC Healthcare Inc. and affiliated Hospitals
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 729,000
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two unencrypted laptop computers containing the protected health information (PHI) of 729,000 individuals were stolen from a secure office on October 23, 2013. The types of PHI involved in the breach included financial information, diagnoses, conditions, treatment information, and demographic information. The covered entity (CE), AHMC, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE implemented and maintained an encryption plan. It al...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AHMC Healthcare Inc. and affiliated Hospitals data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 729,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 AHMC Healthcare Inc. and affiliated Hospitals 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 AHMC Healthcare Inc. and affiliated Hospitals.