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HHS OCR report ยท 2020

Robert S. Smith MD Inc DBA Boston Scientific Pathology data breach

Robert S. Smith MD Inc DBA Boston Scientific Pathology, a healthcare provider in Georgia, reported a breach affecting 6,940 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Robert S. Smith MD Inc DBA Boston Scientific Pathology
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Georgia
Individuals affected
6,940
Submission date
Jan 31, 2020
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Robert S. Smith, MD, Inc., dba Boston Scientific Pathology, the covered entity (CE), reported that it inadvertently sent the protected health information (PHI) of 6,932 individuals, to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, addresses, clinical information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented new administrative safeguards to better prot...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Robert S. Smith MD Inc DBA Boston Scientific Pathology data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 6,940 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 31, 2020.

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 Robert S. Smith MD Inc DBA Boston Scientific Pathology 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 Robert S. Smith MD Inc DBA Boston Scientific Pathology.