HHS OCR report · 2018
Greigh I. Hirata M.D. Inc, dba. Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Greigh I. Hirata M.D. Inc, dba. Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Hawaii
- Individuals affected
- 40,800
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On August 30, 2018, the covered entity (CE), Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii, reported that two of the computer servers on its system were affected by a ransomware attack, affecting 40,800 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included demographic and clinical information. The CE found no evidence that patients’ PHI was impermissibly disclosed or accessed. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected indi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Greigh I. Hirata M.D. Inc, dba. Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 40,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2018.
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 Greigh I. Hirata M.D. Inc, dba. Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific 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 Greigh I. Hirata M.D. Inc, dba. Fetal Diagnostic Institute of the Pacific.