HHS OCR report · 2024
Oklahoma Spine Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Oklahoma Spine Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oklahoma
- Individuals affected
- 38,945
- Submission date
- Nov 5, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Oklahoma Spine Hospital, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 38,945 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, claims and financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring s...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Oklahoma Spine Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 38,945 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 5, 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: Email.
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 Oklahoma Spine Hospital 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 Oklahoma Spine Hospital.