HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Internal Medicine Associates, LLC d/b/a Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Internal Medicine Associates, LLC d/b/a Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 31,835
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Internal Medicine Associates dba Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 31,853 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented multi-fact...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Internal Medicine Associates, LLC d/b/a Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 31,835 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 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: 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 Internal Medicine Associates, LLC d/b/a Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates 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 Internal Medicine Associates, LLC d/b/a Gastrointestinal Medicine Associates.