HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Ozark Orthopaedics, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ozark Orthopaedics, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 15,240
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ozark Orthopaedics, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 15,240 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its workforce members on the proper methods of identify...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ozark Orthopaedics, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,240 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2020.
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.
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 Ozark Orthopaedics, PA 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 Ozark Orthopaedics, PA.