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HHS OCR report ยท 2023

Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger data breach

Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger, a healthcare provider in Ohio, reported a breach affecting 82,466 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2023.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Ohio
Individuals affected
82,466
Submission date
Mar 15, 2023
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger, reported that employees impermissibly shared the protected health information (PHI) of 82,466 individuals with unauthorized recipients. The PHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better sensitive data.

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 82,466 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2023.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server.

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 Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger 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 Healthy Options dba Postal Prescription Services - Kroger.