HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Hiawatha Harris MD, Inc. dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hiawatha Harris MD, Inc. dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 9,182
- Submission date
- May 18, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hiawatha Harris MD, dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinics, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 9,182 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring and identity th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hiawatha Harris MD, Inc. dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,182 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 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 Hiawatha Harris MD, Inc. dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinics 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 Hiawatha Harris MD, Inc. dba Pathways to Wellness Medication Clinics.