HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Wellstar Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wellstar Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 779
- Submission date
- Sep 21, 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), Wellstar Health System, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 779 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wellstar Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 779 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 21, 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 Wellstar Health System 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 Wellstar Health System.