HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 75,476
- Submission date
- Apr 17, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 75,476 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 75,476 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 17, 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 Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg 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 Cardiology Associates of Fredericksburg.