HHS OCR report · 2016
Rotech Healthcare Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rotech Healthcare Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 957
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Rotech Healthcare, Inc., the covered entity (“CE”), discovered that medical records from its electronic medical records system were printed, removed from the office, and recovered by the Secret Service. The breach affected 957 patients in 27 states. There were less than 500 individuals affected in any given state. The records involved in the breach contained patients' names, social security numbers, patients' numbers, dates of birth, dates of death, addresses, phone numbers, and the names ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rotech Healthcare Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotech Healthcare Inc. | FL | Healthcare Provider | 10,680 | Oct 29, 2013 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rotech Healthcare Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 957 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 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: 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 Rotech Healthcare 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 Rotech Healthcare Inc..