HHS OCR report · 2017
Atchafalaya Internal Medicine Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Atchafalaya Internal Medicine Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Jun 22, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Atchafalaya Internal Medicine Associates, reported a malware attack on its desktop computers that may have compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2000 patients. During the investigation, OCR learned that the owner of the CE had closed the business. On March 6, 2018, OCR received notification from the owner of Atchafalaya Internal Medicine Associates’ that all healthcare business activities for the entity have ceased, and the entity is no longer operatin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Atchafalaya Internal Medicine Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 22, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop, Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Atchafalaya Internal Medicine 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 Atchafalaya Internal Medicine Associates.