HHS OCR report · 2017
Elizabeth L. Brown, MD, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elizabeth L. Brown, MD, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 8,436
- Submission date
- May 12, 2017
- 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) reports that her single provider practice was the target of a ransomware attack that affected records in the CE’s billing and scheduling program on or about March 14, 2017, and affected records in its electronic medical record program on or about March 28, 2017. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included the names, addresses, dates of birth, medical information, driver's license numbers, social security numbers, and insurance claim ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elizabeth L. Brown, MD, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,436 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 12, 2017.
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 Elizabeth L. Brown, MD, PLLC 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 Elizabeth L. Brown, MD, PLLC.