HHS OCR report · 2022
The Sargent’s Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Sargent’s Group
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,650
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The Sargent’s Group, the business associate (BA), reported that it experienced a malware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,650 individuals. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the BA provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Sargent’s Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 2022.
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 The Sargent’s Group 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 The Sargent’s Group.