HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Alleghany Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alleghany Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 2,187
- Submission date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Alleghany Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,187 patients of the CE. The PHI included demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach Notific...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alleghany Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,187 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 26, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Alleghany Health 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 Alleghany Health.