HHS OCR report · 2017
CVS Health data breach
CVS Health, a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 724 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 8, 2017.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CVS Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 724
- Submission date
- Mar 8, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 11, 2017, a box containing hard copy controlled substance prescriptions written between January 2, 2017 and January 11, 2017, was stolen by an unknown individual from a CVS, the covered entity (CE), in Michigan City, Indiana. The breach affected 724 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) involved included patients’ names, dates of birth, addresses, medication names, medication dosages, prescription numbers, and prescriber information. The CE provided breac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CVS Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Health | RI | Healthcare Provider | 626 | Dec 5, 2016 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| CVS Health | RI | Healthcare Provider | 12,914 | Jun 26, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CVS Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 724 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 8, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 CVS Health 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 CVS Health.