HHS OCR report ยท 2011
MedAssets data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- MedAssets
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 32,008
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2011
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the MedAssets data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 32,008 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 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 MedAssets 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 MedAssets.