HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Forefront Dermatology, S.C. d/b/a Premier Dermatology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Forefront Dermatology, S.C. d/b/a Premier Dermatology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 2,297
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Forefront Dermatology dba Premier Dermatology, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,297 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Forefront Dermatology, S.C. d/b/a Premier Dermatology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,297 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Forefront Dermatology, S.C. d/b/a Premier Dermatology 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 Forefront Dermatology, S.C. d/b/a Premier Dermatology.