HHS OCR report · 2023
Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 242,986
- Submission date
- Sep 5, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists, reported that it experienced a ransomware that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 242,986 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented addit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 242,986 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 5, 2023.
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 Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC 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 Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists LLC.