HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Professional Business Systems, Inc., d/b/a Practicefirst Medical Management Solutions and PBS Medcode Corp., data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Professional Business Systems, Inc., d/b/a Practicefirst Medical Management Solutions and PBS Medcode Corp.,
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,210,688
- Submission date
- Jul 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Professional Business Systems dba Practicefirst Medical Management Solutions, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,210,688 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, clinical information, and financial information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In respons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Professional Business Systems, Inc., d/b/a Practicefirst Medical Management Solutions and PBS Medcode Corp., data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,210,688 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 1, 2021.
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 Professional Business Systems, Inc., d/b/a Practicefirst Medical Management Solutions and PBS Medcode Corp., 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 Professional Business Systems, Inc., d/b/a Practicefirst Medical Management Solutions and PBS Medcode Corp.,.