HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Pediatrix Cardiology of Washington, P.C. d/b/a NorthWest Congenital Heart Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pediatrix Cardiology of Washington, P.C. d/b/a NorthWest Congenital Heart Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 1,166
- Submission date
- Jun 4, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), NorthWest Congenital Heart Care, reported that an unencrypted external hard drive was stolen from one of its offices. The hard drive contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,166 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and health insurance and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pediatrix Cardiology of Washington, P.C. d/b/a NorthWest Congenital Heart Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,166 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 4, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Pediatrix Cardiology of Washington, P.C. d/b/a NorthWest Congenital Heart Care 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 Pediatrix Cardiology of Washington, P.C. d/b/a NorthWest Congenital Heart Care.