HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Lee Rice D.O., Medical Corp DBA Lifewellness Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lee Rice D.O., Medical Corp DBA Lifewellness Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 2,473
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Malware was installed by cyber-intruders into PrognoCIS, the medical records system of the business associate (BA), Bizmatics, Inc. The breach affected approximately 2,473 individuals who were patients of the covered entity (CE), Lee Rice D.O. Medical Corporation d/b/a Lifewellness Institute. The types of protected health information (PHI) involved included full names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, sex, marital status, social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/condi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lee Rice D.O., Medical Corp DBA Lifewellness Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,473 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Lee Rice D.O., Medical Corp DBA Lifewellness Institute 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 Lee Rice D.O., Medical Corp DBA Lifewellness Institute.