HHS OCR report · 2022
Forest Hill Pediatrics, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Forest Hill Pediatrics, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 4,850
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Forest Hill Pediatrics, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximate 4,850 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, email addresses, health insurance and claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and posted substitute notice on its website. The BA notified affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Forest Hill Pediatrics, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,850 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2022.
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 Forest Hill Pediatrics, LLC 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 Forest Hill Pediatrics, LLC.