HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Ottawa Family Physicians data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ottawa Family Physicians
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 19,460
- Submission date
- Feb 13, 2025
- 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), Ottawa Family Physicians, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 19,460 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE enhanced its access controls and its threat detection solutions to better protect its PHI. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ottawa Family Physicians data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,460 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 13, 2025.
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 Ottawa Family Physicians 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 Ottawa Family Physicians.