HHS OCR report ยท 2021
OAA Orthopaedic Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- OAA Orthopaedic Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 18,052
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2021
- 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), OAA Orthopaedic Associates, reported that it was the victim of a malware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 18,052 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, revised its policies and procedur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the OAA Orthopaedic Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 18,052 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 2021.
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 OAA Orthopaedic Associates 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 OAA Orthopaedic Associates.