HHS OCR report ยท 2024
athenahealth, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- athenahealth, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 1,974
- Submission date
- Nov 15, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Athenahealth, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee posted the protected health information (PHI) of 1,974 individuals to the Internet. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better p...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the athenahealth, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,974 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 15, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 athenahealth, 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 athenahealth, Inc..