HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Southern Hills Eye Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southern Hills Eye Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 14,609
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2019
- 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), Southern Hills Eye Care, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 14,609 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided co...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southern Hills Eye Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,609 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2019.
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 Southern Hills Eye Care 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 Southern Hills Eye Care.