HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maine
- Individuals affected
- 13,299
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Penobscot Community Health Center (PCHC) notified OCR that its business associate, American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) discovered that an unauthorized individual accessed its web payment portal sometime between August 1, 2018 and March 30, 2019. The breach affected 13,299 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, financial information, and clinical information. PCHC notified OCR, affected individuals, and the media. OCR reviewed PCHC...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. | ME | Healthcare Provider | 2,798 | May 26, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,299 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc. 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 Penobscot Community Health Center, Inc..