HHS OCR report · 2021
Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 39,602
- Submission date
- Mar 12, 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), Sandhills Medical Foundation, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 39,602 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses and conditions, financial information, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE al...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,602 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 12, 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 Sandhills Medical Foundation, 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 Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc..