HHS OCR report · 2026
Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, P.L.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, P.L.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Aug 25, 2026
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, PLC, reported that a former partner accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 3,000 individuals without authorization. The PHI involved demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules and received evidence substantiating the CE’s notifications.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, P.L.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 25, 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: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, P.L.C. 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 Desert Pulmonary & Sleep Consultants, P.L.C..