HHS OCR report · 2021
CareATC, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareATC, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 98,774
- Submission date
- Aug 27, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CareATC, reported that several employees were subject to an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 98,774 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, medications, diagnoses, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareATC, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 98,774 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 27, 2021.
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 CareATC, 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 CareATC, Inc..