HHS OCR report · 2021
JFK Medical Associates, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- JFK Medical Associates, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,304
- Submission date
- Jun 18, 2021
- 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), JFK Medical Associates, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,304 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, state identification numbers, health insurance information, and diagnoses and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the JFK Medical Associates, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,304 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 18, 2021.
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 JFK Medical Associates, PA 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 JFK Medical Associates, PA.