HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Academic HealthPlans, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Academic HealthPlans, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 79,263
- Submission date
- Jul 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Academic HealthPlans, reported that several employees were victims of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 79,263 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance and claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards and retrained employees on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Academic HealthPlans, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 79,263 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 21, 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 Academic HealthPlans, 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 Academic HealthPlans, Inc..