HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Associates in Dermatology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Associates in Dermatology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 12,060
- Submission date
- Mar 17, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Associates in Dermatology, reported that a vendor of its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,060 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Associates in Dermatology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,060 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 17, 2023.
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 Associates in 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 Associates in Dermatology.