HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Vincent Vein Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vincent Vein Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,250
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vincent Vein Center, reported that its business associate (BA), Bizmatics, had owned data servers containing the CE's patient information that were accessed by unauthorized persons. Approximately 2,250 of the CE's patients were affected by the breach. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved in the breach included patients' names, addresses, social security numbers, and health visit information. The CE provided breach notification to affected indiv...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vincent Vein Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,250 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 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 Vincent Vein 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 Vincent Vein Center.