HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Indiana Health Centers, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,697
- Submission date
- Sep 12, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 19, 2017, a desktop computer and two laptop computers were stolen during a break-in at the covered entity's (CE) South Bend location, affecting 1,697 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included clinical and demographic information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To resolve the issues raised in this matter, the CE encrypted laptop computers and hard drives and began a practice of enabling full...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Indiana Health Centers, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,697 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 12, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Laptop.
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 Indiana Health Centers, 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 Indiana Health Centers, Inc..