HHS OCR report ยท 2025
West Suburban Eye Surgery Center LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Suburban Eye Surgery Center LLC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Nov 11, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate, West Suburban Eye Surgery Center, LLC, reported that it discovered a misconfiguration within the electronic health records system that could have permitted an unauthenticated person to access protected health information (PHI); however, after further review, it was determined that a breach did not occur, so the case was closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Suburban Eye Surgery Center LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 11, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 West Suburban Eye Surgery Center LLC 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 West Suburban Eye Surgery Center LLC.