HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Athens Heart Center, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Athens Heart Center, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 12,158
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Athens Heart Center, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 12,158 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, health insurance information, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. As a result of the incident, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Athens Heart Center, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,158 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Athens Heart Center, P.C. 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 Athens Heart Center, P.C..