HHS OCR report · 2024
Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA (“Southern Bone”) data breach
Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA (“Southern Bone”), a healthcare provider in Mississippi, reported a breach affecting 7,162 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 2024.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA (“Southern Bone”)
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 7,162
- Submission date
- Sep 17, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA (“Southern Bone”) data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,162 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 17, 2024.
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 Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA (“Southern Bone”) 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 Southern Bone & Joint Specialists, PA (“Southern Bone”).