HHS OCR report · 2017
Complete Wellness data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Complete Wellness
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 600
- Submission date
- Jan 6, 2017
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An employee lost a mobile computer drive resulting in a breach of protected health information (PHI) affecting 600 individuals. The types of PHI involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee, retrained employees about security awareness and implemented administrative and technical safeguards, including malware protection and encryption. As a result of OCR’s i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Complete Wellness data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 6, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Complete Wellness 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 Complete Wellness.