HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 18,255
- Submission date
- Nov 17, 2023
- 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), Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 18,255 individuals. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, and diagnostic and treatment codes. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, OCR provided technical assistance and the CE implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,255 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 17, 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 Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City 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 Psychiatry Associates of Kansas City.