HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Rockford Gastroenterology Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rockford Gastroenterology Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 147,253
- Submission date
- Oct 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, reported that it experienced a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 147,253 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rockford Gastroenterology Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 147,253 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 30, 2024.
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 Rockford Gastroenterology Associates 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 Rockford Gastroenterology Associates.