HHS OCR report ยท 2010
WESTMED Medical Group data breach
WESTMED Medical Group, a healthcare provider in New York, reported a breach affecting 578 individuals to HHS OCR on Oct 5, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- WESTMED Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 578
- Submission date
- Oct 5, 2010
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unencrypted laptop computer that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 578 individuals was stolen from the covered entity (CE), WestMed Medical Group. The ePHI included names, dates of birth and test results. Upon discovery of the breach, the CE filed a police report and provided breach notification to affected individuals, HHS and the media. As a result of OCR's investigation, the CE improved physical security by locking all laptops during the day and storing ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the WESTMED Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 578 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 5, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 WESTMED Medical Group 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 WESTMED Medical Group.