HHS OCR report ยท 2026
EyeCare Partners, LLC, including The Ophthalmology Group, Ophthalmology Consultants, and Ophthalmology Associates. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- EyeCare Partners, LLC, including The Ophthalmology Group, Ophthalmology Consultants, and Ophthalmology Associates.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 17,622
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), EyeCare Partners LLC, reported that multiple employees were the targets of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,622 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical and administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the EyeCare Partners, LLC, including The Ophthalmology Group, Ophthalmology Consultants, and Ophthalmology Associates. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,622 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 2026.
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 EyeCare Partners, LLC, including The Ophthalmology Group, Ophthalmology Consultants, and Ophthalmology 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 EyeCare Partners, LLC, including The Ophthalmology Group, Ophthalmology Consultants, and Ophthalmology Associates..