HHS OCR report ยท 2021
W. Emery Reynolds, M.D data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- W. Emery Reynolds, M.D
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 1,844
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2021
- 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), W. Emery Reynolds, M.D., reported that a laptop computer containing the protected health information (PHI) of 1,844 individuals was stolen from an employee of its business associate (BA). The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. While OCR was investigating the breach, the CE discontinued all services and closed its business; the case wa...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the W. Emery Reynolds, M.D data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,844 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 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: 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 W. Emery Reynolds, M.D 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 W. Emery Reynolds, M.D.