HHS OCR report · 2021
Southern Orthopaedic Associates d/b/a Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southern Orthopaedic Associates d/b/a Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 106,910
- Submission date
- Dec 20, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southern Orthopaedic Associates dba Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky, reported that multiple employees were the victim of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 106,910 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, health insurance information, and other tre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southern Orthopaedic Associates d/b/a Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 106,910 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 20, 2021.
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 Southern Orthopaedic Associates d/b/a Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky 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 Southern Orthopaedic Associates d/b/a Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky.