HHS OCR report · 2021
Florida Heart Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Heart Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 45,148
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Florida Heart Associates, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 45,148 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services and a phone ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Heart Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 45,148 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 2021.
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 Heart Associates 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 Heart Associates.