HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Pain Relief Centers PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pain Relief Centers PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 7,000
- Submission date
- Jun 1, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Pain Relief Centers, reported that former employees accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 7,000 individuals. The CE ceased operations and OCR subsequently closed the case.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pain Relief Centers PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 1, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Pain Relief Centers PA 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 Pain Relief Centers PA.