HHS OCR report · 2025
William F Rinehart DMD PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- William F Rinehart DMD PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 25,000
- Submission date
- Mar 24, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
William F Rinehart DMD, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 25,000 individuals. The type of PHI affected included names, addresses, birthdates, driver’s license and Social Security numbers, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the William F Rinehart DMD PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 24, 2025.
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 William F Rinehart DMD 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 William F Rinehart DMD PA.