HHS OCR report · 2013
American Anesthesiology, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Anesthesiology, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,000
- Submission date
- Dec 4, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity’s (CE) business associate (BA), Financial Imaging, LLC, erroneously mailed 1,000 patient invoices to the wrong patients. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included patients’ names, dates of service, and procedures performed. The BA sent breach notification letters to affected individuals and reimbursed the CE for all costs associated with breach notification it provided to the media. Following the breach, the BA revised its quality as...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by American Anesthesiology, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Anesthesiology, Inc. | NY | Healthcare Provider | 1,269,074 | Jan 8, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Anesthesiology, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 4, 2013.
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 American Anesthesiology, 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.
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