HHS OCR report ยท 2017
American Home Patient data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Home Patient
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 13,709
- Submission date
- Mar 6, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), American Home Patient, reported that several unencrypted computer hard drives containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,709 individuals, were stolen. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, health insurance information, Social Security Numbers, diagnoses, dates of birth, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. As a result of the breach, the CE i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Home Patient data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,709 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 6, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Home Patient 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 Home Patient.