HHS OCR report · 2016
Apria Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Apria Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,987
- Submission date
- Oct 4, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Due to a phishing scam a workforce member provided unauthorized access to her work email account. On August 5, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Apria Healthcare, reported that approximately 1,987 individuals were potentially affected. The protected health information (PHI) involved included patients’ names, social security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, and other clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Apria Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,987 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 4, 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: 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 Apria Healthcare 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 Apria Healthcare.