HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 874
- Submission date
- Jun 2, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, reported that a former employee retained the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 874 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, treatment information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also set up a call center for questions or concerns and provided complimentary credit monitoring services to affected individuals. In response to the br...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 874 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 2, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute 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 The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.