HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Bay Area Heart Center, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bay Area Heart Center, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 11,709
- Submission date
- Jan 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Bay Area Heart Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the subject of an email phishing attack that resulted in ransomware being installed on its computer systems. This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 11,709 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. I...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bay Area Heart Center, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,709 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 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: 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 Bay Area Heart Center, 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 Bay Area Heart Center, PA.