HHS OCR report · 2021
HealthReach Community Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- HealthReach Community Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 122,308
- Submission date
- Jul 6, 2021
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), HealthReach Community Health Centers, reported that its business associate (BA) improperly disposed of hard drives that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 122,308 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, date of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE offered free...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the HealthReach Community Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 122,308 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 6, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 HealthReach Community Health Centers 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 HealthReach Community Health Centers.