HHS OCR report · 2024
Aveanna Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aveanna Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 65,482
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Aveanna Healthcare reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 65,482 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, health insurance information, prescription information, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute breach notice on its website. Following th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Aveanna Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Healthcare | GA | Healthcare Provider | 166,077 | Feb 14, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Aveanna Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 65,482 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Aveanna Healthcare 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 Aveanna Healthcare.