HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Extend Fertility data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Extend Fertility
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 10,373
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2022
- 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), Extend Fertility, reported that it was a victim of a sophisticated ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 10,373 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Extend Fertility data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,373 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 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: 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 Extend Fertility 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 Extend Fertility.