HHS OCR report · 2015
Haywood County NC data breach
Haywood County NC, a healthcare provider in North Carolina, reported a breach affecting 955 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 9, 2015.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Haywood County NC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 955
- Submission date
- Feb 9, 2015
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On or around October 31, 2014, a paper accounts receivable report went missing from the covered entity’s (CE) billing office. The report contained the protected health information (PHI) of 955 individuals and included patients’ internal identification numbers, names, clinics visited, and amounts owed. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and set up a toll free number answer line and e-mail contact. In response to the incident, the CE conducted an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Haywood County NC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 955 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 9, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 Haywood County NC 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 Haywood County NC.