HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 58,251
- Submission date
- Sep 20, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, reported that it was the subject of a cybersecurity incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 58,251 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, and impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 58,251 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 20, 2024.
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 Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A. 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 Asheville Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, P.A..