HHS OCR report · 2023
Lancaster Orthopedic Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lancaster Orthopedic Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,784
- Submission date
- May 26, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized third party infiltrated the Covered Entity’s network and encrypted some of its data. It affected 1784 individuals and their protected health information which included names, addresses/zip, dates of birth, social security numbers, diagnosis/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The covered entity employed extended detection and response, updated all server operating systems to current versions and patched them according to current industry standards; reload...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lancaster Orthopedic Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,784 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 26, 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: 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 Lancaster Orthopedic Group 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 Lancaster Orthopedic Group.