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HHS OCR report · 2018

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas data breach

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas, a healthcare provider in North Carolina, reported a breach affecting 3,930 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2018.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
North Carolina
Individuals affected
3,930
Submission date
Nov 9, 2018
Type of breach
Improper Disposal
Location of breached information
Paper/Films
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

On September 10, 2018, an employee of the covered entity (CE), Arthritis and Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas, improperly disposed of protected health information (PHI) in a trash can instead of the shred bin. The breach affected 3,930 individuals and included patients’ names, dates of birth, insurance information, and treating physicians. For some patients, the PHI included the name of an infusion drug, and for Medicare patients, it included their social security numbers. To prev...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 3,930 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 9, 2018.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.

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 Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas 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 Arthritis & Osteoporosis Consultants of the Carolinas.