HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Mat-Su Surgical Associates, APC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mat-Su Surgical Associates, APC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alaska
- Individuals affected
- 13,146
- Submission date
- May 15, 2020
- 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), Mat-Su Surgical Associates, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 13,146 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the breach, the CE implemented ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mat-Su Surgical Associates, APC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,146 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2020.
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 Mat-Su Surgical Associates, APC 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 Mat-Su Surgical Associates, APC.