HHS OCR report ยท 2018
CHI Health Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CHI Health Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 722
- Submission date
- Nov 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On July 22, 2018, a former employee retained certain patient lists and other protected health information (PHI) after termination of employment and used some of this information to email a solicitation to approximately 722 patients of the covered entity (CE), offering nutrition services on October 4, 2018. The types of PHI involved in the incident included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE investiga...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CHI Health Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 722 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 30, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device, Paper/Films.
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 CHI Health Care, 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 CHI Health Care, Inc..