HHS OCR report · 2014
Midwest Orthopaedic Center SC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midwest Orthopaedic Center SC
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 680
- Submission date
- Jul 23, 2014
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A former affiliate of the covered entity’s (CE) former business associate(BA), McKesson Corporation, that provided specialized billing services, unintentionally made records containing patient information potentially accessible on the Internet. The protected health information (PHI) of approximately 680 individuals was accessible using very specific Google search terms between December 1, 2013 and April 17, 2014. The former BA immediately safeguarded the information and made it inaccessible ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midwest Orthopaedic Center SC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 680 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 23, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Midwest Orthopaedic Center SC 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 Midwest Orthopaedic Center SC.