HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Metropolitan Urology Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Metropolitan Urology Group
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 17,634
- Submission date
- Mar 10, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Metropolitan Urology Group, reported that it was the victim of a cyberattack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 17,634 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected and strengthened its administrative, technical, an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Metropolitan Urology Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,634 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 10, 2017.
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 Metropolitan Urology Group 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 Metropolitan Urology Group.