HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Premier Gastroenterology Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Premier Gastroenterology Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,260
- Submission date
- Sep 18, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Premier Gastroenterology Specialists, reported that it sent an informational mailing to its patients which included the protected health information (PHI) of other patients. This breach affected approximately 1,260 individuals. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and established a toll-free telephone number for patients with questions or concerns. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards to better prote...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Premier Gastroenterology Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,260 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 18, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Premier Gastroenterology Specialists 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 Premier Gastroenterology Specialists.