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HHS OCR report ยท 2019

Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc. data breach

Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc., a healthcare provider in Rhode Island, reported a breach affecting 2,943 individuals to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2019.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc.
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Rhode Island
Individuals affected
2,943
Submission date
Aug 16, 2019
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,943 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, clinical information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Complimentary credit monitoring services was provided to all affected individuals. In i...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc. data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 2,943 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 2019.

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 Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc. 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 Rhode Island Ear, Nose and Throat Physicians, Inc..