HHS OCR report · 2022
Hofmann Arthritis Institute PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hofmann Arthritis Institute PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 13,320
- Submission date
- Feb 4, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hofmann Arthritis Institute, PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada. PLLC, reported that it was the subject of a cyberattack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,320 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hofmann Arthritis Institute PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,320 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 4, 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: 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 Hofmann Arthritis Institute PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada PLLC 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 Hofmann Arthritis Institute PLLC and Hofmann Arthritis Institute of Nevada PLLC.