HHS OCR report · 2023
Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 19,373
- Submission date
- Dec 1, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 19,373 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, drivers’ license numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, treatment information, and financial and claims information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,373 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 1, 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: 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 Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC 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 Neuromusculoskeletal Center of the Cascades, PC.