HHS OCR report · 2020
Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 34,113
- Submission date
- May 22, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 34,113 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional admi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 34,113 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 22, 2020.
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 Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association 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 Everett & Hurite Ophthalmic Association.