HHS OCR report · 2024
OB GYN Specialists of Lima Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OB GYN Specialists of Lima Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,241
- Submission date
- Jun 17, 2024
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), OB GYN Specialists of Lima, reported that an employee improperly disposed of documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,241 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security and drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, diagnoses, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OB GYN Specialists of Lima Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,241 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 17, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 OB GYN Specialists of Lima 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 OB GYN Specialists of Lima Inc.