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OAA Orthopaedic Associates

ArchivedSubmitted 11/23/2021
State
PA
Covered entity type
Healthcare Provider
Individuals affected
18,052
Business associate present
No
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Network Server
First seen by InfoSec Signals
9/23/2026
Last seen in OCR export
9/23/2026

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), OAA Orthopaedic Associates, reported that it was the victim of a malware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 18,052 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards, revised its policies and procedures, and retrained its employees.

Change history

  • 9/23/2026Added to OCR's archive list

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Breach Portal. Records are reproduced as published; entity names and figures are OCR's.

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