HHS OCR report · 2024
United Urology Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Urology Group
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 10,704
- Submission date
- Aug 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
United Urology Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 10,704 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the incident, the CE implemented additional...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Urology Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,704 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 14, 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 United Urology Group 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 United Urology Group.