HHS OCR report · 2014
Cone Health Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cone Health Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,872
- Submission date
- Oct 15, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cone Health Medical Group, reported that a mailing error caused the protected health information (PHI) of 1,872 individuals to be mailed to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE switched mailing vendors to better protect its PHI. As a result of OCR’s investigation, the CE implemented additio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Cone Health Medical Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cone Health Medical Group | NC | Healthcare Provider | 1,872 | Oct 9, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cone Health Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,872 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 15, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Cone Health Medical Group 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 Cone Health Medical Group.