HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Community Health Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Health Network
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 650
- Submission date
- Mar 20, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 2, 2015, the covered entity (CE) learned that one of its facilities was unable to locate a binder containing point-of-care test results. The missing binder was never found. The binder contained the protected health information of approximately 650 individuals. The types of protected health information involved in the breach included names, dates of service, test types, test results, and possibly dates of birth. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Health Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 20, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Community Health Network 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 Community Health Network.