HHS OCR report · 2022
Primary Anesthesia Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Primary Anesthesia Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 30,952
- 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), Primary Anesthesia Services, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 30,952 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, mediations prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Primary Anesthesia Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 30,952 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 Primary Anesthesia Services 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 Primary Anesthesia Services.