HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region dba VIA Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region dba VIA Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 777
- Submission date
- Nov 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hospice and Palliate Care Charlotte Region dba VIA Health Partners, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 777 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region dba VIA Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 777 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 14, 2024.
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 Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region dba VIA Health Partners 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 Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region dba VIA Health Partners.