HHS OCR report ยท 2018
GOLDEN HEART ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- GOLDEN HEART ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 44,600
- Submission date
- Jul 9, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 44,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, claims information, financial information, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided a toll-free phone number for questions and c...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the GOLDEN HEART ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 44,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 9, 2018.
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 GOLDEN HEART ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS 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 GOLDEN HEART ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS.