HHS OCR report ยท 2022
CareSource, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareSource, Inc
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 959
- Submission date
- May 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CareSource, reported that a workforce member of its business associate (BA) provided an unauthorized individual with remote access to his computer via Zoom. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) if 959 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional administrative,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareSource, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 959 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 CareSource, Inc 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 CareSource, Inc.