HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Louisiana Healthcare Connections data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 13,086
- Submission date
- Feb 2, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Louisiana Healthcare Connections, the covered entity (CE), reported that a former workforce member downloaded the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,086 individuals. The types of ePHI included full names, Medicaid identification numbers and effective dates, dates of birth, phone numbers, and address information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also notified law enforcement. Additionally, the CE implemented improved admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Louisiana Healthcare Connections data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,086 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 2, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 Louisiana Healthcare Connections.