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Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, P.C.
ArchivedSubmitted 12/21/2021
Updated 23 hours ago ()
- State
- GA
- Covered entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- Individuals affected
- 39,300
- Business associate present
- No
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- First seen by InfoSec Signals
- Sep 23, 2026
- Last seen in OCR export
- Oct 25, 2026
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 39,300 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule.
Change history
- Sep 23, 2026Added to OCR's archive list
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights about this source
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