HHS OCR report · 2020
Magnolia Pediatrics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Magnolia Pediatrics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 12,861
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2020
- 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), Magnolia Pediatrics, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 12,861 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Magnolia Pediatrics
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Pediatrics | LA | Healthcare Provider | 11,100 | Oct 9, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Magnolia Pediatrics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,861 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2020.
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 Magnolia Pediatrics 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 Magnolia Pediatrics.