HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Center for Primary Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for Primary Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,400
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Center for Primary Care, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,400 individuals. The PHI included names, claims information, health insurance information, addresses, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE strengthened its administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Center for Primary Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 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: Email.
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 Center for Primary Care 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 Center for Primary Care.