HHS OCR report ยท 2020
North Shore Pain Management data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Shore Pain Management
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 12,472
- Submission date
- Jun 18, 2020
- 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), North Shore Pain Management, reported that it was the victim of a hacking attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 12,472 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and clinical and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE hired a new IT vendor and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Shore Pain Management data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,472 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 18, 2020.
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 North Shore Pain Management 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 North Shore Pain Management.