HHS OCR report · 2018
Overlake arthritis and Osteoporosis Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Overlake arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 627
- Submission date
- Jul 6, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE) reported that on May 11, 2018, a workforce member fell prey to a phishing attack causing her to call a fake Microsoft Support phone number and allow an unauthorized user to access her computer which contained protected health information (PHI). The computer contained the PHI of approximately 627 individuals’ demographic and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and offered complimentary credit monitoring ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Overlake arthritis and Osteoporosis Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 627 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 6, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Overlake arthritis and Osteoporosis 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 Overlake arthritis and Osteoporosis Center.