HHS OCR report · 2016
Hal Meadows, M.D. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hal Meadows, M.D.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 6,000
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The cover entity CE), Dr. Hal Meadows (HM) reported a breach that occurred when its electronic patient billing files were unlawfully accessed on a desktop computer in the CE’s office. The breach affected approximately 6,000 individuals who were the CE’s patients. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included full names, addresses, dates of birth, telephone numbers, some social security numbers, claims information, diagnosis/conditions, lab results, medications, treat...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hal Meadows, M.D. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Hal Meadows, M.D. 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 Hal Meadows, M.D..