HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 8,556
- Submission date
- Nov 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, reported that one of its employees inappropriately accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 8,556 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the responsible employee was sanctioned and the CE provided ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. | MD | Health Plan | 630 | Jan 29, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,556 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc..