HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 985
- Submission date
- Jun 18, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology, reported that a computer glitch caused the protected health information (PHI) of 985 individuals to be sent to the wrong recipient. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 985 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 18, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology 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 Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology.