HHS OCR report · 2017
South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,272
- Submission date
- Aug 18, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), South Bend Orthopaedic Associates, reported that on July 22, 2017, an unencrypted laptop computer containing protected health information (PHI) was stolen from an employee’s car. This breach affected approximately 1,272 individuals and the types of PHI involved in the breach included patients' names, genders, dates of birth, referring physicians, patient’s EMG waveforms, and dates of tests. The CE reported the theft to the police and provided breach notification to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,272 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 18, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc 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 South Bend Orthopaedic Associates Inc.