HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Mountain Area Health Education Center dba MAHEC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mountain Area Health Education Center dba MAHEC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,115
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mountain Area Health Education Center dba MAHEC, reported that an employee placed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,115 individuals in an unsecured recycling bin. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employees and retrained all staff on th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mountain Area Health Education Center dba MAHEC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,115 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Mountain Area Health Education Center dba MAHEC 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 Mountain Area Health Education Center dba MAHEC.