HHS OCR report · 2019
Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 3,472
- Submission date
- Feb 1, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Anesthesiology Associates of Kansas City (AAKC), reported that an employee’s vehicle was burglarized and documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 3,472 individuals was stolen. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also established a complimentary toll free number for questions or concerns. In its miti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,472 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 1, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City 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 Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City.