HHS OCR report ยท 2023
VINCERA SURGERY CENTER data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VINCERA SURGERY CENTER
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 5,000
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vincera Surgery Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack which affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 5,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VINCERA SURGERY CENTER data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2023.
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 VINCERA SURGERY CENTER 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 VINCERA SURGERY CENTER.