HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Miracle-Ear Flagship, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Miracle-Ear Flagship, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 3,560
- Submission date
- Jul 7, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Miracle-Ear Flagship, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 3,560 individuals. The PHI involved included addresses and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In its mitigation efforts, the CE terminated its relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Miracle-Ear Flagship, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,560 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 7, 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: Email.
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 Miracle-Ear Flagship, 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 Miracle-Ear Flagship, LLC.