HHS OCR report · 2013
SynerMed / Inland Valleys IPA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SynerMed / Inland Valleys IPA
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 3,164
- Submission date
- May 24, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 14, 2013, a SynerMed employee’s laptop computer was stolen out of her vehicle while parked in front of her home. The laptop contained the protected health information (PHI) of 3,164 individuals, and included patients’ names, member identification, dates of service, reasons for visits, and procedure codes. The laptop was password protected, but was not encrypted. The covered entity (CE) provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and posted substitute no...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SynerMed / Inland Valleys IPA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,164 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 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 SynerMed / Inland Valleys IPA 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 SynerMed / Inland Valleys IPA.