HHS OCR report · 2024
Family Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,100
- Submission date
- Oct 29, 2024
- 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), Family Medical Center, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,100 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 29, 2024.
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 Family Medical Center 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 Family Medical Center.