HHS OCR report ยท 2025
AVALA Holdings data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AVALA Holdings
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 22,732
- Submission date
- Jul 29, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), AVALA Holdings, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 22,732 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals and implemented additional adminis...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AVALA Holdings data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 22,732 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 29, 2025.
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 AVALA Holdings 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 AVALA Holdings.