HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Northeast Surgical Group, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northeast Surgical Group, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 15,298
- Submission date
- Mar 6, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Northeast Surgical Group, P.C. (NESG), a provider of surgical services in Michigan, for a potential violation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule. OCR enforces the HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules, which set forth the requirements that covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northeast Surgical Group, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,298 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 6, 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 Northeast Surgical Group, PC 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 Northeast Surgical Group, PC.