HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Amedisys data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Amedisys
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 6,909
- Submission date
- Mar 1, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 23, 2015, the covered entity (CE), Amedisys, Inc. discovered that 142 encrypted computers and laptops were unaccounted for, that were accessible to former employees who had left or been terminated by the CE between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2014. The devices contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 6, 909 effected individuals. The types of ePHI involved in the incident included, names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Amedisys
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys | LA | Healthcare Provider | 9,111 | Mar 26, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Amedisys data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,909 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 1, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, 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 Amedisys 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 Amedisys.