HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Adirondacks ACO, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Adirondacks ACO, LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 39,649
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Adirondacks ACO, LLC, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 39,649 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the BA implemented additional administr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Adirondacks ACO, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,649 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 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: Email.
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 Adirondacks ACO, 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 Adirondacks ACO, LLC.