HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Regence BlueCross BlueShield data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 610
- Submission date
- Oct 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Regence BlueCross BlueShield, reported that employees of its business associate (BA) mailed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 610 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the BA sanctioned the workforce members and implemented additional administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Regence BlueCross BlueShield data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 610 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 29, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Regence BlueCross BlueShield 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 Regence BlueCross BlueShield.