HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,256
- Submission date
- Mar 31, 2014
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 10, 2014, an unknown party gained unauthorized access to the personal email account of a physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, the covered entity (CE), disclosing protected health information (PHI) that affected approximately 1,256 individuals. The emails contained electronic PHI including names, physicians' surgical schedules, surgical descriptions, codes, dates and instructions. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also co...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,256 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 31, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, 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 Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, LLC.