HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Greater Cincinnati Pathologists, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Greater Cincinnati Pathologists, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 7,725
- Submission date
- Oct 23, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Greater Cincinnati Pathologists, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that a physician was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 7,725 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, clinical information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided free credit monitoring ser...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Greater Cincinnati Pathologists, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,725 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 23, 2019.
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 Greater Cincinnati Pathologists, 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 Greater Cincinnati Pathologists, Inc..