HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Medical Billing Specialists, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Medical Billing Specialists, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 43,673
- Submission date
- Apr 24, 2024
- 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), Medical Billing Specialists, reported that it was the subject of a data breach that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 43,673 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, clinical, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Medical Billing Specialists, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,673 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 24, 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 Medical Billing Specialists, Inc. 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 Medical Billing Specialists, Inc..