HHS OCR report · 2024
Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, PC dba Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, PC dba Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 15,264
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics dba Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 15,264 individuals. The PHI involved in the incident included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and social security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the med...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, PC dba Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,264 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2024.
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 Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, PC dba Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists 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 Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, PC dba Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists.