HHS OCR report · 2016
Lafayette Pain Care PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lafayette Pain Care PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 7,500
- Submission date
- May 9, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Malware infected a business associate (BA), Bizmatics, Inc., and certain electronic systems containing protected health information (PHI) for the covered entity (CE), Lafayette Pain Care, were accessed in 2015. The breach affected 7,500 individuals’ PHI and included diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and also provided substitute notice on its website, established a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lafayette Pain Care PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 9, 2016.
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 Lafayette Pain Care PC 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 Lafayette Pain Care PC.