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HHS OCR report ยท 2022

Lori A. Harkins MD, P.C. dba Harkins Eye Clinic data breach

Lori A. Harkins MD, P.C. dba Harkins Eye Clinic, a healthcare provider in Nebraska, reported a breach affecting 23,993 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 10, 2022.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Lori A. Harkins MD, P.C. dba Harkins Eye Clinic
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Nebraska
Individuals affected
23,993
Submission date
Jun 10, 2022
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Electronic Medical Record
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Lori A. Harkins, MD dba Harkins Eye Center, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 23,993 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the BA implemented additional technical safeg...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Lori A. Harkins MD, P.C. dba Harkins Eye Clinic data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 23,993 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 10, 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.

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 Lori A. Harkins MD, P.C. dba Harkins Eye Clinic 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 Lori A. Harkins MD, P.C. dba Harkins Eye Clinic.