HHS OCR report · 2014
American Health Inc. data breach
American Health Inc., a health plan in Puerto Rico, reported a breach affecting 17,776 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 3, 2014.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Health Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Puerto Rico
- Individuals affected
- 17,776
- Submission date
- Apr 3, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Triple-S Management Corporation (“TRIPLE-S”), on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiaries, Triple-S Salud Inc., Triple-C Inc. and Triple-S Advantage Inc. , formerly known as American Health Medicare Inc., has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rules with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). TRIPLE-S will pay $3.5 million and will adopt a robust correct...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by American Health Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Health Inc. | PR | Health Plan | 11,531 | May 18, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Health Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,776 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 3, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 American Health 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 American Health Inc..