HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Pharma Medica Research Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pharma Medica Research Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 2,718
- Submission date
- Jun 23, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Pharma Medica Research, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that it inadvertently exposed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,718 individuals via its website. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, and birthdates. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pharma Medica Research Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,718 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 23, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Pharma Medica Research 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 Pharma Medica Research Inc..