HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 53,892
- Submission date
- Dec 17, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 53,892 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical and security safegu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 53,892 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 17, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates 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 Northwest Broward Orthopaedics Associates.