HHS OCR report · 2019
Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 10,866
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Cambridge Healthcare Services, the covered entity (CE), reported that a laptop computer containing the protected health information (PHI) of 10,866 individuals, was stolen from an employee’s vehicle. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and offered complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. The CE also provided a dedicated telephone number for questions or co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,866 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 2019.
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 Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC 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 Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC.