HHS OCR report · 2024
Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 307,864
- Submission date
- Jan 22, 2024
- 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), Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, reported that that it experienced a cyberattack that impacted the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 307,864 individuals. The PHI involved names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, conditions, lab results, medications, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complim...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. | IA | Business Associate | 55,055 | Jan 23, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 307,864 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 22, 2024.
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 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.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 Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C..