HHS OCR report ยท 2015
National Pain Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- National Pain Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Jan 15, 2015
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
From July 13, 2013, to August 13, 2013, the covered entity (CE), National Pain Institute, distributed outdated computers to its employees for their personal use without first deleting all electronic protected health information (ePHI) from the computers. The computers contained the PHI of approximately 500 individuals, including names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the National Pain Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 15, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 National Pain 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 National Pain Institute.