HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Michigan
- Individuals affected
- 28,658
- Submission date
- Mar 5, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Specialists, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a ransomware attack. This case is duplicative of an ongoing investigation; therefore, this case is closed and consolidated into that investigation.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,658 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 5, 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: 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 Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Specialists 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 Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics, Spine & Pain Specialists.