HHS OCR report · 2019
Kilgore Vision Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kilgore Vision Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 46,353
- Submission date
- Sep 13, 2019
- 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), Kilgore Vision Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 46,353 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, health insurance information, and claims and financial information. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kilgore Vision Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 46,353 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 13, 2019.
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 Kilgore Vision Center 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 Kilgore Vision Center.