HHS OCR report ยท 2011
Med Assets data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Med Assets
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 8,795
- Submission date
- Aug 8, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted hard drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 8,795 individuals was stolen from an employee of the covered entity's (CE) business associate (BA), MedAssets. The ePHI included names, dates of birth, social security number, account numbers, medical record numbers, charges incurred, amounts paid, admission and discharge dates, and information regarding health insurance and eligibility for applicable governmental benefit programs. Upon discovery of t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Med Assets data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,795 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 8, 2011.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other, 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 Med Assets 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 Med Assets.