HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Julie D. Kinsler DDS LLC dba Kinsler Family Dentistry data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Julie D. Kinsler DDS LLC dba Kinsler Family Dentistry
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 5,500
- Submission date
- Aug 12, 2024
- 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), Julie D. Kinsler DDS dba Kinsler Family Dentistry, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, lab results, medications, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Julie D. Kinsler DDS LLC dba Kinsler Family Dentistry data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 12, 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: 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 Julie D. Kinsler DDS LLC dba Kinsler Family Dentistry 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 Julie D. Kinsler DDS LLC dba Kinsler Family Dentistry.