HHS OCR report · 2021
Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 39,300
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2021
- 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), Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 39,300 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice its website. In its mitigation efforts,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,300 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 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: 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 Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C. 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 Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C..