HHS OCR report ยท 2019
National Imaging Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- National Imaging Associates
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 589
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), National Imaging Associates, reported that a former employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 589 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE strengthened its technical safeguards and retrained its staff on email sec...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by National Imaging Associates
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Imaging Associates | MD | Business Associate | 22,560 | Jun 12, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the National Imaging Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 589 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 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: Email.
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 National Imaging 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 National Imaging Associates.