HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 53,686
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, the covered entity, reported that its business associate (BA), experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 53,686 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of service, and other treatment information. This breach has been consolidated into an existing compliance review of the BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic | GA | Healthcare Provider | 531,000 | Nov 18, 2016 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 53,686 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic 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 Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic.