HHS OCR report · 2022
OrthoWest, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OrthoWest, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 1,369
- Submission date
- Jun 30, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
OrthoWest, the business associate (BA) and covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,369 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OrthoWest, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,369 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 30, 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 OrthoWest, PC 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 OrthoWest, PC.