HHS OCR report · 2020
Aveanna Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Aveanna Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 166,077
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2020
- 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 several of its employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 166,077 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, clinical information, financial information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In respon...
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 | 65,482 | Mar 15, 2024 | 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 166,077 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2020.
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.