HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,253
- Submission date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, the covered entity (CE) reported that its business associate was the subject of a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,253 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, impacted individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Highland Rivers Behavioral Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,253 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 15, 2025.
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 Highland Rivers Behavioral Health 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 Highland Rivers Behavioral Health.