HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Miracle-Ear data breach
Miracle-Ear, a healthcare provider in California, reported a breach affecting 500 individuals to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 2021.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Miracle-Ear
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Miracle-Ear, reported that its facility was burglarized and the protected health information (PHI) of 484 individuals was compromised. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. A toll-free phone number was established for questions and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Miracle-Ear data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Miracle-Ear 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 Miracle-Ear.