HHS OCR report · 2016
Lasair Aesthetic Health, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lasair Aesthetic Health, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,835
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lasair Aesthetic Health, P.C., reported that on May 11, 2016, its former employee used her mobile phone to forward 5 emails containing the electronic protected health information of 1,835 patients to her personal email account. The emails consisted of two lists of patients that included names and balances or credit amounts, two emails with pictures that included names of the patients pictured, and one email documenting a patient’s reaction to a medical service. The ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lasair Aesthetic Health, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,835 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Lasair Aesthetic Health, P.C. 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 Lasair Aesthetic Health, P.C..