HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Simmons Family Chiropractic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Simmons Family Chiropractic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Sep 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Simmons Family Chiropractic, reported that its office was burglarized and a laptop and flash drive containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,000 individuals was stolen. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation efforts, the CE enhanced its physical security measures and i...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Simmons Family Chiropractic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 6, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Simmons Family Chiropractic 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 Simmons Family Chiropractic.