HHS OCR report · 2017
Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 93,323
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Harrisburg Gastroenterology LTD., the covered entity (CE) reported that as a result of a ransomware attack, and subsequent investigation, the CE discovered that an unauthorized party had obtained the credentials allowing access to the CE’s record systems The breach affected 93,323 individuals and the types of protected health information (PHI) included demographic and clinical information, health insurance information, and social security numbers. With the assistance of a forensic business ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 93,323 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2017.
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 Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd 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 Harrisburg Gastroenterology Ltd.