HHS OCR report · 2017
Bridget P Early MD LLC d/b/a Namaste Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bridget P Early MD LLC d/b/a Namaste Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 1,617
- Submission date
- Oct 12, 2017
- 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), Bridget P. Early MD, dba Namaste Health Care, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,617 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bridget P Early MD LLC d/b/a Namaste Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,617 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 12, 2017.
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 Bridget P Early MD LLC d/b/a Namaste Health Care 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 Bridget P Early MD LLC d/b/a Namaste Health Care.