HHS OCR report · 2017
Women's Health Care Group of PA, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Women's Health Care Group of PA, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 300,000
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Women’s Health Care Group of PA, LLC, reported that it suffered a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 300,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect its sensitiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Women's Health Care Group of PA, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 300,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 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: Desktop Computer, 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 Women's Health Care Group of PA, LLC 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 Women's Health Care Group of PA, LLC.