HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Potomac Medical Aesthetics, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Potomac Medical Aesthetics, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 2,876
- Submission date
- Nov 1, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Potomac Medical Associates, the covered entity (CE) reported that an employee sent an email containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,876 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and email addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, a call center was established for questions and concerns and the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Potomac Medical Aesthetics, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,876 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 1, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Potomac Medical Aesthetics, 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 Potomac Medical Aesthetics, LLC.