HHS OCR report · 2022
Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, S.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, S.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 6,818
- Submission date
- Dec 22, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 6,818 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, birthdates, diagnoses, medications, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE improved its administrative and technica...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants, S.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,818 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 22, 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: 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 Consultants, S.C. 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 Consultants, S.C..