HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 10,988
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Carolina Digestive Health Associates, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed its electronic medical record system. This breach affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 10,988 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional adm...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,988 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA 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 Carolina Digestive Health Associates, PA.