HHS OCR report ยท 2019
BioReference Laboratories Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BioReference Laboratories Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 425,749
- Submission date
- Jul 30, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
BioReference Laboratories, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., doing business as American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA), its business associate (BA), was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 425,749 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, clinical information, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BioReference Laboratories Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 425,749 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 30, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 BioReference Laboratories 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 BioReference Laboratories Inc..