HHS OCR report · 2016
Orleans Medical Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Orleans Medical Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 6,890
- Submission date
- Aug 19, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hackers gained access to the covered entity’s (CE) unsecured computer server from April 5, 2016, through April 17, 2016, after its business associate (BA), ProBleu, upgraded its servers and left a port open to the internet. The server contained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 6,890 individuals, including demographic and clinical information. The CE, Orleans Medical Clinic (OMC), provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media on August 19, 2016...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Orleans Medical Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,890 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 19, 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 Orleans Medical Clinic 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 Orleans Medical Clinic.