HHS OCR report ยท 2017
University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Maryland
- Individuals affected
- 1,320
- Submission date
- Jan 13, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,320 individuals. The PHI disclosed included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnostic information, lab results, medication information, and treatment information. Following the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its sensitive...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,320 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 13, 2017.
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 University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. 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 University of Maryland Orthopaedic Associates, P.A..