HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Atrium Health at Home data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Atrium Health at Home
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 6,695
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Atrium Health at Home, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,695 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, medications, diagnoses, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided compli...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Atrium Health at Home data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,695 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 2022.
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 Atrium Health at Home 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 Atrium Health at Home.