HHS OCR report · 2016
G&S Medical Associates, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- G&S Medical Associates, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 3,000
- Submission date
- Jan 14, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity, G&S Medical Associates, LLC(“CE”) reported a breach stating that an unknown individual had encrypted a file on a desktop computer which prohibited the CE from accessing the protected health information (PHI) of at least 400 patients. The initial report estimated the number of patients affected as 3,000, though later the CE filed an addendum reducing the number of affected patients. The health information that was compromised included patient names, dates of service and pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the G&S Medical Associates, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 14, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 G&S Medical Associates, LLC 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 G&S Medical Associates, LLC.