HHS OCR report · 2024
Advarra, Inc. data breach
Advarra, Inc., a business associate in Maryland, reported a breach affecting 596 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advarra, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 596
- Submission date
- Apr 19, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Advarra, reported that it experienced a hacking attack of an employee’s email account which compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 596 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, financial information, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring and i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advarra, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 596 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 19, 2024.
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 Advarra, 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 Advarra, Inc..