HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Nationwide Laboratory Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nationwide Laboratory Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 33,437
- Submission date
- Oct 28, 2021
- 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), Nationwide Laboratory Services, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 33,437 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, Social Security numbers, and clinical and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards. OCR provided the CE with te...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nationwide Laboratory Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 33,437 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 28, 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 Nationwide Laboratory Services 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 Nationwide Laboratory Services.