HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A./ Center for Digestive Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A./ Center for Digestive Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 121,693
- Submission date
- May 17, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida - Center for Digestive Health, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 121,693 individuals. The PHI involved clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A./ Center for Digestive Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 121,693 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 17, 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 Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A./ Center for Digestive Health 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 Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida, P.A./ Center for Digestive Health.