HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Longwood Orthopedic Associates, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Longwood Orthopedic Associates, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 10,000
- Submission date
- Jul 27, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Longwood Orthopedic Associates, disclosed protected health information (PHI) to a printing vendor, Fenway Printing Group, without first executing a business associate (BA) agreement. The breach included the names, addresses, and medical record numbers of approximately 10,000 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE ensured that the BA securely destroyed the PHI, executed a BA agreemen...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Longwood Orthopedic Associates, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 27, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Longwood Orthopedic 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 Longwood Orthopedic Associates, Inc..