HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 1,427
- Submission date
- May 14, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics, reported that it experienced a breach incident that resulted in the disclosure of the protected health information of 1,427 individuals to an unauthorized party. The CE provided notice to HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards, and retrained its workforce.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,427 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 14, 2024.
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 Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics 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 Badalamenti-Ferlito Orthodontics.