HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Akron General Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Akron General Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 730
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Ambucor Health Solutions, filed a separate breach report for an incident also reported by this covered entity, (CE), Akron General Medical Center. OCR obtained a copy of the BA agreement between this CE and BA and a copy of the breach notification letter sent to the affected individuals. This case has been consolidated into the other review of the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Akron General Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 730 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Akron General Medical Center 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 Akron General Medical Center.