HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Shore Specialty Consultants Pulmonology Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Shore Specialty Consultants Pulmonology Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 9,700
- Submission date
- Sep 6, 2019
- 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), Shore Specialty Consultants Pulmonology Group, reported that it was the subject of a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 9,700 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Shore Specialty Consultants Pulmonology Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,700 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 6, 2019.
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 Shore Specialty Consultants Pulmonology Group 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 Shore Specialty Consultants Pulmonology Group.