HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Quality of Life Medical and Research Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Quality of Life Medical and Research Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 6,000
- Submission date
- Aug 31, 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), Quality of Life Medical and Research Center, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 6,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included clinical information, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its ePHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Quality of Life Medical and Research Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 31, 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 Quality of Life Medical and Research Center 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 Quality of Life Medical and Research Center.