HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Tri-County Family Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tri-County Family Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 1,438
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Tri-County Family Medicine, reported that its business associate experienced a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,438 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, prescription information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tri-County Family Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,438 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 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 Tri-County Family 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 Tri-County Family Medicine.