HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, PA data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, PA
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 35,533
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2023
- 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), Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 35,533 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the incident, the CE implemented technical safeguards, provided individuals with free credit monitoring, revised policies and procedures, and trained or...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, PA data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,533 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 2023.
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 Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, PA 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 Southeastern Orthopaedic Specialists, PA.