HHS OCR report · 2020
Arizona Pain and Spine Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Arizona Pain and Spine Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 530
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, reported that a laptop was stolen from an employee’s vehicle that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 530 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and ultrasound images. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforcement, and provided affected individuals with free credit monitoring services. In its mitigation efforts, the CE adopted additional administrative...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Arizona Pain and Spine Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 530 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Arizona Pain and Spine Institute 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 Arizona Pain and Spine Institute.