HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 39,491
- Submission date
- May 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C., reported that it was the subject of a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 39,491 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, and implemented additional administrative, techni...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,491 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 14, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C. 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 Hypertension-Nephrology Associates, P.C..