HHS OCR report · 2013
Florida Digestive Health Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Digestive Health Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 4,400
- Submission date
- Dec 9, 2013
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A patient scheduler at one of the covered entity’s (CE) small subsidiary offices impermissibly accessed the electronic health record (EHR) system via a virtual private network (VPN) and took photographic images of patient data, which she tried to download for printing at Wal-Mart. She accessed the records of about 4,400 patients and photographed those of 430. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Digestive Health Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 9, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Florida Digestive Health Specialists 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 Florida Digestive Health Specialists.