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DOCS Dermatology Group; Center for Neuropsychology and Learning Disclose Data Breaches

Central States Dermatology Services (DOCS Dermatology Group) in Ohio and The Center for Neuropsychology and Learning in Michigan have identified unauthorized access to patient data.

Central States Dermatology Services, Ohio

Central States Dermatology Services, LLC, doing business as DOCS Dermatology Group (DOCS), has disclosed a security incident that was identified on November 27, 2025. Suspicious activity was identified within its network, and, assisted by third-party cybersecurity experts, DOCS determined that an unauthorized third party had access to its network from November 19, 2025, to November 27, 2025.

The data review is ongoing, so the number of affected individuals had yet to be confirmed; however, DOCS has determined that the data compromised in the incident includes names in combination with one or more of the following: address, email address, phone number, date of birth, Social Security number, treatment/diagnosis information, prescription/medication information, dates of service, provider name, medical record number, patient account number, Medicare/Medicaid ID number, health insurance information, and/or medical billing/claims information. DOCS is reviewing its policies and procedures related to data security and has engaged cybersecurity experts to review its security measures and make enhancements to strengthen security. At the time of the announcement, DOCS had not identified any misuse of the affected information.

The Center for Neuropsychology and Learning, Michigan

The Center for Neuropsychology and Learning in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has discovered that a malicious cyber actor accessed a server containing the sensitive data of 3,722 of its clients. The unauthorized access was detected on November 10, 2025, and the forensic investigation confirmed that the server was accessed at some point between October 14 and October 31, 2025.

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The server was analyzed and found to contain protected health information such as names, dates of birth, contact information, service type(s), and or test reports. Highly sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, financial information, and therapy notes, was not stored on the server. The Center for Neuropsychology and Learning has confirmed that the threat has been fully mitigated, and notifications have been mailed to the affected individuals, who have been offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services as a precaution.

Author: Steve Alder is the editor-in-chief of The HIPAA Journal. Steve is responsible for editorial policy regarding the topics covered in The HIPAA Journal. He is a specialist on healthcare industry legal and regulatory affairs, and has 10 years of experience writing about HIPAA and other related legal topics. Steve has developed a deep understanding of regulatory issues surrounding the use of information technology in the healthcare industry and has written hundreds of articles on HIPAA-related topics. Steve shapes the editorial policy of The HIPAA Journal, ensuring its comprehensive coverage of critical topics. Steve Alder is considered an authority in the healthcare industry on HIPAA. The HIPAA Journal has evolved into the leading independent authority on HIPAA under Steve’s editorial leadership. Steve manages a team of writers and is responsible for the factual and legal accuracy of all content published on The HIPAA Journal. Steve holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Liverpool. You can connect with Steve via LinkedIn or email via stevealder(at)hipaajournal.com

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