HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Georgia Pain and Spine Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Georgia Pain and Spine Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 1,056
- Submission date
- May 20, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Pain and Spine Care, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,056 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and offered complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. The CE also terminated its business relationship with the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Georgia Pain and Spine Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,056 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 20, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Pain and Spine Care 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 Pain and Spine Care.