HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Pinnacle Claims Management data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pinnacle Claims Management
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 1,119
- Submission date
- Nov 21, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Pinnacle Claims Management, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,119 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, treatment information and diagnoses information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the incident, the BA implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pinnacle Claims Management data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,119 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 21, 2024.
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 Pinnacle Claims Management 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 Pinnacle Claims Management.