HHS OCR report · 2023
Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 20,498
- Submission date
- Sep 1, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 20,498 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance information, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provide...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 20,498 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 1, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, PC 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 Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, PC.