HHS OCR report · 2015
Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 3,902
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On September 15, 2015, the covered entity (CE), Arcis Healthcare, LLC d/b/a Midlands Orthopaedics, discovered that an unknown party identified as “Slyhacker” accessed a patient database. The database contained the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3,902 individuals. The database was housed on a third party internet site by the CE’s business associate, PlanetHosting.com, The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE remo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,902 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2015.
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 Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. 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 Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A..