HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Dr. Q Pain and Spine d/b/a Arkansas Spine and Pain data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Q Pain and Spine d/b/a Arkansas Spine and Pain
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 17,100
- Submission date
- Jul 11, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A virus or malware was potentially installed on the information systems of Bizmatics, Inc., a business associate (BA) of the covered entity, Arkansas Spine and Pain (CE). Approximately 17,100 individuals' electronic medical records were compromised, but the BA and CE were unable to determine whose records or what information, if any, was accessed. OCR obtained a copy of the BA agreement in place between the CE and this BA. This review has been addressed by a separate review of the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Q Pain and Spine d/b/a Arkansas Spine and Pain data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,100 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 11, 2016.
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 Dr. Q Pain and Spine d/b/a Arkansas Spine and Pain 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 Dr. Q Pain and Spine d/b/a Arkansas Spine and Pain.