HHS OCR report ยท 2022
North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- May 6, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack. After investigating the breach, the CE confirmed that no PHI was impacted by the breach. A separate investigation is ongoing.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 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: Email, 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 North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, 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 North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C..