HHS OCR report · 2020
Florida Orthopaedic Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 651,527
- Submission date
- Jul 1, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Florida Orthopaedic Institute reported that a ransomware attack affected the protected health information (PHI) of 651,527 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses, medical conditions, laboratory results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional tech...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Orthopaedic Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 651,527 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 1, 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: 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 Florida Orthopaedic 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 Florida Orthopaedic Institute.