HHS OCR report · 2024
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Inc., P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Inc., P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 9,967
- Submission date
- Jan 12, 2024
- 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), Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 9,967 individuals. The PHI involved included names, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented add...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Inc., P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 9,967 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 12, 2024.
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 Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Inc., P.C. 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 Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Inc., P.C..