HHS OCR report · 2021
Hope Medical LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hope Medical LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hope Medical reported that boxes that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 500 individuals were improperly disposed of. The PHI involved included names, telephone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, financial and claims information, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. During the investigation, Hope Medical changed its business status and was subsequently not a covered entity. The investigation was t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hope Medical LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Hope Medical LLC 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 Hope Medical LLC.