HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Eye Physicians, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Eye Physicians, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 2,620
- Submission date
- Dec 7, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Eye Physicians, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,620 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE deployed additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive data. Staff were retrained.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Eye Physicians, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,620 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 7, 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: 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 Eye Physicians, P.C. 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 Eye Physicians, P.C..