HHS OCR report · 2021
Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 79,943
- Submission date
- Dec 27, 2021
- 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), Fertility Centers of Illinois, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 79,943 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medication information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 79,943 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 27, 2021.
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 Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLLC 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 Fertility Centers of Illinois, PLLC.