HHS OCR report · 2022
Ascension St. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ascension St. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 71,227
- Submission date
- Oct 14, 2022
- 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), Ascension St. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 71,227 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ascension St. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 71,227 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 14, 2022.
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 Ascension St. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology 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 Ascension St. Vincent’s Coastal Cardiology.