HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Desert Physicians Management data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Desert Physicians Management
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 63,713
- Submission date
- Jun 22, 2023
- 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), Desert Physicians Management, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 63,713 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA provided complimentary credit m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Desert Physicians Management data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 63,713 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 22, 2023.
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 Desert Physicians Management 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 Physicians Management.