HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Drs. Kelley & McDowell PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Drs. Kelley & McDowell PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 6,204
- Submission date
- Oct 6, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Drs. Kelley & McDowell, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 6,204 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and diagnoses. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The BA also provided complimentary identity protection services. The BA implement...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Drs. Kelley & McDowell PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,204 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 6, 2021.
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 Drs. Kelley & McDowell PA 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 Drs. Kelley & McDowell PA.