HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Delaware
- Individuals affected
- 8,591
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 8,591 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to bet...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, PA 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 Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants, PA.