HHS OCR report · 2024
Heart South Cardiovascular Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heart South Cardiovascular Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 20,577
- Submission date
- Jun 13, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Heart South Cardiovascular Group experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 20,577 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, health insurance information, claims and financial information, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute noti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Heart South Cardiovascular Group
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Cardiovascular Group | AL | Healthcare Provider | 46,666 | Apr 6, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heart South Cardiovascular Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,577 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 13, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Heart South Cardiovascular Group 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 Heart South Cardiovascular Group.