HHS OCR report · 2016
Florida Hospital Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Hospital Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 6,786
- Submission date
- Oct 21, 2016
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In the process of transferring over 7,000 boxes of the covered entity’s patient records from Access Record Storage Company to Iron Mountain, a total 139 boxes of paper medical records went missing.The covered entity (CE), Florida Hospital Medical Group, discovered on August 17, 2016, that 80 boxes of patient records were missing from its Iron Mountain storage facility. Additionally, on October 6, 2016, the CE discovered that another 59 boxes were reported missing from its Access Record Stora...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Hospital Medical Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Hospital Medical Group | FL | Healthcare Provider | 1,906 | Apr 18, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Hospital Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,786 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 21, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Florida Hospital Medical Group 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 Florida Hospital Medical Group.