HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Mar 1, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 500 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims information, and clinical information. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its ePHI. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Security...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 1, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. 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 Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C..