HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Dermatology Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dermatology Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 501
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 2025
- 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), Dermatology Associates, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 501 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE took several corrective actions in response to the breach, including changing passwords and enhancing security controls. OCR prov...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dermatology Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 501 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 2025.
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 Dermatology Associates 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 Dermatology Associates.