HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Atlanta Women's Health Group, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Atlanta Women's Health Group, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 33,839
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Atlanta Women's Health Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 33,839 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, medications, Social Security numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified OCR, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Atlanta Women's Health Group, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 33,839 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2023.
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 Atlanta Women's Health Group, 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 Atlanta Women's Health Group, P.C..