HHS OCR report · 2016
University Gastroenterology, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Gastroenterology, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Rhode Island
- Individuals affected
- 15,478
- Submission date
- Sep 8, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized person gained access to the covered entity’s (CE) electronic file storage system. The breach affected 15,478 individuals’ protected health information (PHI) and included patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical billing information. Following the breach, the CE completely dismantled the accessed system. OCR reviewed the CE’s policies and procedures for safeguarding PHI, which conform to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. The CE pro...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Gastroenterology, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,478 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 8, 2016.
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 University Gastroenterology, 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.
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