HHS OCR report ยท 2022
US Radiology Specialists, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- US Radiology Specialists, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,322,347
- Submission date
- Feb 18, 2022
- 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), US Radiology Specialists, Inc., reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,322,347 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented additional administrative, techni...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the US Radiology Specialists, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,322,347 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 18, 2022.
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 US Radiology Specialists, 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 US Radiology Specialists, Inc..