HHS OCR report · 2017
Peachtree Neurological Clinic, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peachtree Neurological Clinic, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 183,505
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
In December 2017, OCR initiated a compliance review of Peachstate to determine its compliance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. OCR’s investigation found systemic noncompliance with the HIPAA Security Rule, including failures to conduct an enterprise-wide risk analysis, implement risk management and audit controls, and maintain documentation of HIPAA Security Rule policies and procedures. “Clinical laboratories, like other covered health care providers, must comply with the HIPAA Se...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peachtree Neurological Clinic, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 183,505 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 2017.
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 Peachtree Neurological Clinic, 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 Peachtree Neurological Clinic, P.C..