HHS OCR report · 2023
Grohler Hearing Aid Center, INC DBA Beltone Hearing Aid Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Grohler Hearing Aid Center, INC DBA Beltone Hearing Aid Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 5,272
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Grohler Hearing Aid Center dba Beltone Hearing Aid Centers, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,272 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, financial and claims information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notic...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Grohler Hearing Aid Center, INC DBA Beltone Hearing Aid Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,272 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 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: 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 Grohler Hearing Aid Center, INC DBA Beltone Hearing Aid Centers 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 Grohler Hearing Aid Center, INC DBA Beltone Hearing Aid Centers.