HHS OCR report · 2017
Pediatric Healthcare Solutions, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pediatric Healthcare Solutions, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,932
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unknown party gained unauthorized access to the covered entity’s (CE) electronic health records system due to a misconfigured security firewall. The computer server contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,932 current and former patients of the CE, Pediatric Healthcare Solutions, P.C., a division of ProHEALTH. The breached ePHI included names, dates of birth, medical/insurance information and, in some instances, social security numbers. The CE provided breach no...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pediatric Healthcare Solutions, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,932 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2017.
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 Pediatric Healthcare Solutions, P.C. 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 Pediatric Healthcare Solutions, P.C..