HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Highpoint Foot & Ankle Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Highpoint Foot & Ankle Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 25,554
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2020
- 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), Highpoint Foot & Ankle Center, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 25,554 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, diagnoses, Social Security numbers, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Highpoint Foot & Ankle Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 25,554 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2020.
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 Highpoint Foot & Ankle Center 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 Highpoint Foot & Ankle Center.