HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Fertility Specialists Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fertility Specialists Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 9,197
- Submission date
- May 15, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Fertility Specialists Medical Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 9,197 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, lab results, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fertility Specialists Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,197 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 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 Fertility Specialists Medical 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 Fertility Specialists Medical Group.