HHS OCR report · 2022
Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Texas
- Individuals affected
- 1,354
- Submission date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics dba Hanger Clinic, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the subject of an email phishing attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,354 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In respons...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,354 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 9, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics 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 Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics.