HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sight Partners Physicians, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 86,101
- Submission date
- Jun 14, 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), Howard University College of Dentistry, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 80,915 individuals. The PHI involved included dental record numbers, dates of service, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to be...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sight Partners Physicians, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 86,101 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 14, 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 Sight Partners Physicians, 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 Sight Partners Physicians, P.C..