HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Ohio Neurologic Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ohio Neurologic Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 5,548
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2024
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Ohio Neurologic Institute, the covered entity (CE), reported that a password-protected desktop computer containing the protected health information (PHI) of 5,548 individuals was stolen from its clinic. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ohio Neurologic Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,548 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Ohio Neurologic Institute 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 Ohio Neurologic Institute.