Asheville Eye Associates Breach Affects 193,306 People

Asheville Eye Associates, PLLC recently disclosed a significant data breach that affected almost two-hundred thousand Americans and exposed sensitive health information.

On January 17, 2025, the breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, revealing that a total of 193,306 people in the United States were impacted by this incident.

The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal health information, although specific details about how the data was stolen have not been disclosed.

The breach was disclosed to the Maine, Massachusetts, South Carolina, Vermont and New Hampshire Attorney Generals' offices on June 13, 2025. It was reported that 54 Massachusetts residents, 35 Mainers, 21 New Hampshire residents and 2,046 South Carolina residents were affected.

While the exact nature of the data compromised has not been fully detailed, breaches of this magnitude typically involve sensitive information such as:

• Personal identification details
• Medical records
• Contact information

For more information on the breach report, you can visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' breach report portal.

If you believe you may have been affected by this breach, it is advisable to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Additionally, consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file to help prevent identity theft.