HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Lincare Holdings Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lincare Holdings Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 2,918,444
- Submission date
- Oct 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lincare Holdings, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,918,444 individuals. The PHI involved includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In respon...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lincare Holdings Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,918,444 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 26, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Lincare Holdings 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.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Lincare Holdings Inc..