Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Family Medical Associates of Raleigh, PA. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Family Medical Associates of Raleigh, PA
Family Medical Associates of Raleigh, PA (FMAR) is a family medicine clinic established in 1987, located at 3500 Bush Street, Raleigh, NC 27609. It provides comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, including treatment for acute illness, chronic disease management, women’s health, musculoskeletal and sports medicine, geriatric care, screenings and immunizations, and work and travel medicine. The practice operates as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and is led by Dr. Conrad L. Flick. As a healthcare provider, FMAR is subject to HIPAA requirements for the protection of patient health information.
What Happened?
Family Medical Associates of Raleigh, PA was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on July 2nd, 2026. The incident is classified as a Hacking/IT Incident involving a Network Server. The report lists 500 individuals affected, which is the minimum threshold for HIPAA breach reporting and is likely a placeholder figure that may be updated as the investigation progresses. No victim notification letter or official organizational statement has been identified, and the specific types of data involved were not specified in the filing.
Separately, multiple threat-intelligence monitoring platforms — including Ransomware.live, DeXpose, RedPacket Security, and HookPhish — reported that the Genesis ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack on FMAR on June 3rd, 2026. According to those reports, Genesis allegedly threatened to expose sensitive medical data unless the organization negotiated. Genesis is described as an emerging ransomware group first observed in late 2025 that targets small to mid-sized U.S. organizations using double-extortion tactics. These are attacker-side allegations and have not been independently confirmed by FMAR or any regulator as the cause of the HHS-reported breach. No prior breaches for FMAR were identified in the HHS breach portal or in public news sources.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Family Medical Associates of Raleigh, PA
- Industry: Healthcare Provider — Family Medicine / Primary Care
- Location: 3500 Bush Street, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident (Network Server)
- Total persons affected: 500 (minimum reporting threshold; likely a placeholder)
- Prior breach: None identified
- Litigation status: No class action lawsuits or public litigation connected to this incident were found as of research date
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report (https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report_hip.jsf#1470449); DeXpose (https://www.dexpose.io/genesis-ransomware-strikes-family-medical-associates-of-raleigh/); RedPacket Security (https://www.redpacketsecurity.com/genesis-ransomware-victim-family-medical-associates-of-raleigh/); HookPhish (https://www.hookphish.com/blog/ransomware-group-genesis-hits-family-medical-associates-of-raleigh/)
What Should You Do?
If you believe you may have been affected by this breach, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports closely. You can request free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. Because FMAR is a healthcare provider, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer and check your medical records for unfamiliar charges or services. If you identify signs of identity theft or fraud, report them at IdentityTheft.gov. Keep an eye out for any notification from FMAR, which may include information about identity protection services if they are offered.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
