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HHS OCR report ยท 2022

Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, PC data breach

Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, PC, a healthcare provider in Michigan, reported a breach affecting 14,500 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2022.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, PC
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Michigan
Individuals affected
14,500
Submission date
Sep 30, 2022
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 14,500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards. O...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, PC data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 14,500 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 30, 2022.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, PC 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 Monroe Ear Nose and Throat Associates, PC.