HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Center for Orthopaedic Specialists - Providence Medical Institute (PMI) data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Center for Orthopaedic Specialists - Providence Medical Institute (PMI)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 81,550
- Submission date
- Apr 18, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $240,000 civil monetary penalty against Providence Medical Institute in Southern California, concerning potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Security Rule, following a ransomware attack breach report investigation by OCR. Ransomware and hacking are the primary cyber-threats in health care. There has been a 264% increase in large breaches ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Center for Orthopaedic Specialists - Providence Medical Institute (PMI) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 81,550 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 18, 2018.
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 Center for Orthopaedic Specialists - Providence Medical Institute (PMI) 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 Center for Orthopaedic Specialists - Providence Medical Institute (PMI).