HHS OCR report · 2023
Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 895
- Submission date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Piedmont Healthcare, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 895 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the BA i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Piedmont Healthcare, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. | GA | Healthcare Provider | 111,588 | Sep 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 895 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 29, 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 Piedmont Healthcare, 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 Piedmont Healthcare, Inc..