HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Family Care Medical Specialists Group, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Care Medical Specialists Group, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,490
- Submission date
- Dec 8, 2019
- 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), Family Care Specialists Medical Group, reported that employees mailed protected health information (PHI) to the wrong addresses. This breach affected 2,490 individuals and the PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Care Medical Specialists Group, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,490 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 8, 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: 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 Family Care Medical Specialists Group, 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 Family Care Medical Specialists Group, Inc..