HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Rhinebeck Health Center/Center for Progressive Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rhinebeck Health Center/Center for Progressive Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 6,745
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The CE's network server and two local computers were hacked and compromised by a computer virus which resulted in the disclosure of electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,745 individuals. The ePHI included names, insurance numbers, diagnoses, medical histories, dates of birth, telephone numbers, and social security numbers. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE shut down all computer and email systems to prevent unauthorized access to its network and core files. In addition, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rhinebeck Health Center/Center for Progressive Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,745 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Rhinebeck Health Center/Center for Progressive Medicine 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 Rhinebeck Health Center/Center for Progressive Medicine.