HHS OCR report · 2016
Four Star Drug of Bethany, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Four Star Drug of Bethany, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 647
- Submission date
- Oct 18, 2016
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 30, 2016, the covered entity (CE), Four Star Drug of Bethany, Inc., discovered that it left boxes containing protected health information (PHI) outdoors in an unprotected area where a garbage truck eventually retrieved the boxes and transported them to a recycling plant. The breach affected the PHI of approximately 647 individuals and included patients’ names, dates of birth, social security numbers, clinical and demographic information, claims information, and medications. The CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Four Star Drug of Bethany, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 647 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 18, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Four Star Drug of Bethany, 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.
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