HHS OCR report ยท 2021
AtriCure, Inc. Group Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AtriCure, Inc. Group Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,487
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), AtriCure Group Health Plan, reported than an employee was the subject of an email phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,487 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial and health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AtriCure, Inc. Group Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,487 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 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: 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 AtriCure, Inc. Group Health Plan 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 AtriCure, Inc. Group Health Plan.