HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 53,173
- Submission date
- Jan 12, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy, the covered entity (CE), reported that three employees fell victim to an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 53,173 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, conditions, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional tec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 53,173 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 12, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy 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 Onco360 and CareMed Specialty Pharmacy.