HHS OCR report · 2023
CareNet Medical Group, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CareNet Medical Group, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 10,059
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CareNet Medical Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 10,059 individuals. The PHI included names, dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, phone numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CareNet Medical Group, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,059 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2023.
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 CareNet Medical Group, PC 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 CareNet Medical Group, PC.