HHS OCR report ยท 2021
PracticeMax, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- PracticeMax, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 685,574
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2021
- 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), PracticeMax, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 685,574 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the PracticeMax, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 685,574 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 2021.
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 PracticeMax, 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 PracticeMax, Inc..