HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Family Medicine East, Chartered data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Medicine East, Chartered
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 6,800
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An intruder threw a large rock through an office window of the covered entity (CE), and stole a password protected (but unencrypted) desktop computer that contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 6,800 individuals. The PHI in the stolen computer included demographic and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted substitute notice. To prevent a similar breach from occurring in ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Medicine East, Chartered data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 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.
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 Family Medicine East, Chartered 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 Family Medicine East, Chartered.