HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Miracle-Ear, Inc. and Amplifon (USA), Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Miracle-Ear, Inc. and Amplifon (USA), Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 554
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Miracle-Ear and Amplifon USA, Inc., business associates (BA) of Best Hearing Products, Inc., the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of Best Hearing Products, Inc., was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 554 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. After the breach, the CE implemented administrative and t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Miracle-Ear, Inc. and Amplifon (USA), Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 554 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 2017.
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, Inc. and Amplifon (USA), Inc. 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, Inc. and Amplifon (USA), Inc..