HHS OCR report ยท 2023
EMS Management and Consultants Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- EMS Management and Consultants Inc
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 223,598
- Submission date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), EMS Management and Consultants, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 223,598 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative, te...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the EMS Management and Consultants Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 223,598 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 10, 2023.
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 EMS Management and Consultants 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 EMS Management and Consultants Inc.