HHS OCR report ยท 2019
The Cardiovascular Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Cardiovascular Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,168
- Submission date
- Aug 23, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Cardiovascular Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that employees of its business associate (BA) impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,168 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medications prescribed, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and offered free credit monitoring services. In its m...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Cardiovascular Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,168 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 23, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 The Cardiovascular Group 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 The Cardiovascular Group.