HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Teton Orthopaedics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Teton Orthopaedics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 13,409
- Submission date
- Dec 16, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Teton Orthopaedics, the covered entity (CE), reported that on March 25, 2024, the CE learned of a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,409 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE took corrective action, mailed notification to affected individuals, posted substitute notice to its website and notified the media. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Teton Orthopaedics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,409 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 16, 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: 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 Teton Orthopaedics 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 Teton Orthopaedics.