HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Advanced Spine & Pain Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advanced Spine & Pain Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 8,352
- Submission date
- Sep 27, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On September 27, 2017, the covered entity (CE) notified OCR that an unauthorized individual accessed the CE's computer server, affecting 8,352 individuals' demographic, clinical, and healthcare payment information. The CE also provided breach notification to affected individuals and the media. To address the breach, the CE removed the server from its network and disabled the account created by the unauthorized individual. Additionally, the CE engaged a third party vendor to provide softwar...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advanced Spine & Pain Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,352 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 27, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Advanced Spine & Pain Center 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 Advanced Spine & Pain Center.