HHS OCR report · 2024
Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 3,205
- Submission date
- May 27, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Florida Digestive Health Specialists, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,205 individuals. The PHI involved included names, date of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative, technical, physical, and security safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP | FL | Healthcare Provider | 212,509 | Dec 27, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,205 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 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 Florida Digestive Health Specialists, LLP 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, LLP.