HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Eastern Radiologists, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eastern Radiologists, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 886,746
- Submission date
- Feb 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Eastern Radiologists, Inc., reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 886,746 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit mo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eastern Radiologists, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 886,746 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 29, 2024.
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 Eastern Radiologists, Inc 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 Eastern Radiologists, Inc.