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HHS OCR report ยท 2022

Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, P.C. data breach

Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, P.C., a healthcare provider in New Jersey, reported a breach affecting 12,499 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2022.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, P.C.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
New Jersey
Individuals affected
12,499
Submission date
Sep 30, 2022
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack which affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,499 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA strengthened its ad...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, P.C. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 12,499 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2022.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, 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 Optum Medical Care of New Jersey, P.C..