HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Gardner Health Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gardner Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 26,000
- Submission date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Gardner Health Services, the covered entity (CE) reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) mistakenly mailed letters containing the protected health information (PHI) of 26,000 individuals to incorrect recipients. The PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE ended its business relationship with the BA and provided technical assistance rega...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Gardner Health Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Health Services | CA | Healthcare Provider | 6,197 | Dec 22, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gardner Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 1, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Gardner Health 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 Gardner Health Services.