HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 35,485
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Healthgrades Operating Company, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 35,485 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, clinical information, and health insurance information. The BA notified HHS and the covered entity notified affected individuals and the media. In response to the breach, the BA implemented ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,485 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 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: 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 Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc. 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 Healthgrades Operating Company, Inc..