HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Ambucor Health Solutions, an unincorporated division of The ScottCare Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ambucor Health Solutions, an unincorporated division of The ScottCare Corporation
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 1,679
- Submission date
- Jul 22, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Email, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Ambucor Health Solutions is a business associate (BA) utilized by multiple covered entities (CEs) to provide remote monitoring services for cardiac devices. The BA reported that on March 17, 2016, a rogue employee downloaded thousands of its files containing protected health information (PHI) onto a portable "thumb" drive, while he was under indictment for federal crimes, including felony identity theft in a matter unrelated to the BA. The BA immediately shut off the employee's computer acc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ambucor Health Solutions, an unincorporated division of The ScottCare Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,679 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 22, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Ambucor Health Solutions, an unincorporated division of The ScottCare Corporation 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 Ambucor Health Solutions, an unincorporated division of The ScottCare Corporation.