HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 665,321
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 665,321 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided free credit monitoring and implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 665,321 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 2024.
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 Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC 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 Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC.