HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Cerebral Medical Group, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cerebral Medical Group, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 6,110
- Submission date
- Aug 19, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cerebral Medical Group, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 6,110 individuals was disclosed when its business associate (BA) mailed postcards that included demographic and medical information. The PHI involved included names, addresses, diagnoses, treatment, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA corrected and revised its mailing policies and procedure...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cerebral Medical Group, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,110 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 19, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Cerebral Medical Group, P.A. 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 Cerebral Medical Group, P.A..