HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Community First Health Plans, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community First Health Plans, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,549
- Submission date
- Jun 29, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Community First Health Plans, Inc., reported that an employee intentionally uploaded files containing protected health information (PHI) to an artificial intelligence platform without approval or authorization. According to the breach report, the breach affected approximately 1,579 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community First Health Plans, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,549 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 29, 2026.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Community First Health Plans, 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 Community First Health Plans, Inc..