HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Primary Health & Wellness Center, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Primary Health & Wellness Center, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 4,792
- Submission date
- Dec 17, 2023
- 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), Primary Health & Wellness Center reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 4,792 individuals. The PHI involved included demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice in local and regional media outlets. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical security. Staff were also retrained in its requirements to pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Primary Health & Wellness Center, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,792 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 17, 2023.
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 Primary Health & Wellness Center, 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 Primary Health & Wellness Center, LLC.