HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Carolina Arthritis Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Carolina Arthritis Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 36,961
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2025
- 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), Carolina Arthritis Associates, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 36,961 individuals. The PHI involved includes clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, implemented additional admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Carolina Arthritis Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,961 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2025.
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 Carolina Arthritis Associates 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 Carolina Arthritis Associates.