HHS OCR report · 2012
Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 540
- Submission date
- Nov 21, 2012
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two laptop computers containing the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 540 individuals were stolen during a break-in at the offices of the covered entity (CE), Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE upgraded its security system and reduced the number of computers that maintains PHI. OCR reviewed copies of the CE’s relevant HIPAA policies and procedures.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC | NM | Healthcare Provider | 540 | Nov 21, 2012 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 540 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 21, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, 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 Original Medicine Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC.