HHS OCR report · 2022
Northern Rockies Orthopaedics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northern Rockies Orthopaedics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Montana
- Individuals affected
- 6,701
- Submission date
- May 17, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northern Rockies Orthopaedics, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 6,701 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, financial information, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provid...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northern Rockies Orthopaedics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,701 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 17, 2022.
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 Northern Rockies Orthopaedics 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 Northern Rockies Orthopaedics.