HHS OCR report ยท 2019
American Medical Response, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Medical Response, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 4,300
- Submission date
- May 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Pursuant to breach notification requirements, OCR received a breach report from American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR), the covered entity. Since this report was a duplicate of a previous breach notification to OCR, it was combined and the two transactions were resolved together. AMR reported that an unauthorized third party gained access to its employee email accounts maintained and administered by its business associate (BA). The email accounts contained the protected health information (P...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by American Medical Response, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Medical Response, Inc. | TX | Healthcare Provider | 912 | Nov 9, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Medical Response, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2019.
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 American Medical Response, 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 Medical Response, Inc..