HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 68,739
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 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), Carolina Eyecare Physicians, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 68,739 individuals. The PHI involved included names, address, dates of birth, lab results, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE terminated its business relationship with the BA, implemented additional t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 68,739 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 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 Carolina Eyecare Physicians, 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 Carolina Eyecare Physicians, LLC.