HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Massengale Eye Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Massengale Eye Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 15,000
- Submission date
- Oct 21, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Massengale Eye Care, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 15,000 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. OCR has initiated a compliance review of the business associate regarding this breach.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Massengale Eye Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 21, 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: 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 Massengale Eye Care 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 Massengale Eye Care.