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HHS OCR report ยท 2010

Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc. (Home Care Supply in NY) data breach

Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc. (Home Care Supply in NY), a healthcare provider in Connecticut, reported a breach affecting 54,165 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2010.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc. (Home Care Supply in NY)
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Connecticut
Individuals affected
54,165
Submission date
Apr 19, 2010
Type of breach
Theft
Location of breached information
Laptop
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

A laptop computer was stolen from the covered entity's office by a former employee after it had been damaged. The laptop computer contained the PHI of approximately 54,165 individuals. The computer contained a limited amount of PHI, including client names and one or more of the following: addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, insurance provider names and policy numbers, medical diagnostic codes or medical equipment. Following the breach, the covered entity notified all affected...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc. (Home Care Supply in NY) data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 54,165 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2010.

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 Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc. (Home Care Supply in NY) 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 Praxair Healthcare Services, Inc. (Home Care Supply in NY).