HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Hand to Shoulder Specialists of Wisconsin Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hand to Shoulder Specialists of Wisconsin Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 39,317
- Submission date
- Apr 28, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hand to Shoulder Specialists of Wisconsin, the covered entity (CE), reported that it experienced a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 39,317 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hand to Shoulder Specialists of Wisconsin Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 39,317 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 28, 2021.
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 Hand to Shoulder Specialists of Wisconsin Ltd. 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 Hand to Shoulder Specialists of Wisconsin Ltd..