HHS OCR report · 2022
Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 871
- Submission date
- Oct 24, 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), Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 871 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, health insurance information, medications prescribed, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 871 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 24, 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 Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services 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 Mid-Westchester Anesthesia Services PC.