HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 22,171
- Submission date
- Dec 18, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Ott Cone & Redpath, reported that employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 22,171 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA adopted e...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 22,171 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 18, 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: Email.
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 Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A. 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 Ott Cone & Redpath, P.A..