HHS OCR report ยท 2013
Barnabas Health Medical Group, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Barnabas Health Medical Group, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,100
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer that was used to conduct spirometry tests was stolen from an office of the covered entity (CE), Barnabas Health Medical Group, P.C., during office hours, affecting 1,099 individuals. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. Following the breach, the CE reported the theft to law enforcement, conducted...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Barnabas Health Medical Group, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Barnabas Health Medical Group, P.C. 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 Barnabas Health Medical Group, P.C..