HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Optima Dermatology Holdings, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Optima Dermatology Holdings, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Hampshire
- Individuals affected
- 59,872
- Submission date
- Apr 18, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Optima Dermatology Holdings, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 59,872 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, claims information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and retrained its staff on email security.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Optima Dermatology Holdings, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 59,872 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 18, 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: 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 Optima Dermatology Holdings, 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 Optima Dermatology Holdings, LLC.