HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Granite Falls Family Medical Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Granite Falls Family Medical Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 5,404
- Submission date
- Dec 30, 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), Granite Falls Family Medical Care Center, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,404 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation effor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Granite Falls Family Medical Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,404 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 30, 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 Granite Falls Family Medical Care Center 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 Granite Falls Family Medical Care Center.