HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Prosthetic & Orthotic Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Prosthetic & Orthotic Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 23,015
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Prosthetic and Orthotics Care Inc. was hacked and PHI was either erased or encrypted with ransomware. The covered entity received a ransom note demanding $75,000 in bitcoins. This incident affected 23,015 individuals. Patient information included demographic information, names, and addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnosis/conditions, and treatment and claims information. Following the breach, the covered entity notified individuals, media, and the Department of Health...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Prosthetic & Orthotic Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 23,015 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 2016.
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 Prosthetic & Orthotic Care, 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 Prosthetic & Orthotic Care, Inc..