HHS OCR report · 2021
Discovery Practice Management, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Discovery Practice Management, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 12,859
- Submission date
- Jun 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Discovery Practice Management, a business associate (BA), reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,859 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, prescription information, and health insurance and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. I...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Discovery Practice Management, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,859 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 5, 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: Email.
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 Discovery Practice Management, 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 Discovery Practice Management, Inc..