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HHS OCR report ยท 2019

Encompass Family and internal medicine group data breach

Encompass Family and internal medicine group, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 507 individuals to HHS OCR on May 13, 2019.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Encompass Family and internal medicine group
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
California
Individuals affected
507
Submission date
May 13, 2019
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Encompass Family and Internal Medicine Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that one of its providers impermissibly accessed and disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 507 individuals. The PHI involved included names, gender, phone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible provider and implemented additional technica...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Encompass Family and internal medicine group data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 507 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 13, 2019.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record.

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 Encompass Family and internal medicine group 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 Encompass Family and internal medicine group.