HHS OCR report · 2015
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 630
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Due to a printing error, patients received appointment reminders containing other patients’ protected health information (PHI). The PHI involved in the breach included the names, medical record numbers, the types of appointments to be scheduled, and provider information for approximately 630 individuals. Following the breach, additional safeguards were implemented to prevent future disclosures. OCR reviewed the covered entity’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Privacy a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. | CA | Health Plan | 8,556 | Nov 17, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 630 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, 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 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc..