HHS OCR report ยท 2010
Cardiology Consultants/Baptist Health Care Corporation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cardiology Consultants/Baptist Health Care Corporation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 8,000
- Submission date
- Feb 18, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A desktop computer that contained the e-PHI of approximately 8,000 individuals was stolen from the covered entity's (CE) locked medical suite. The PHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, ultrasound information, exam dates, and reasons for the ultrasound. The computer that was stolen used proprietary software and a special electronic key to access the PHI. The CE provided breach notification to affected individuals, HHS, and the media and posted su...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cardiology Consultants/Baptist Health Care Corporation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 18, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Cardiology Consultants/Baptist Health Care Corporation 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 Cardiology Consultants/Baptist Health Care Corporation.