HHS OCR report · 2020
BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,869
- Submission date
- Aug 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, reported that an ultrasound machine containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,869 individuals was stolen from an employee’s car. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical images, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided credit monitoring to affected individuals. In re...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,869 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 28, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE 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 BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE.