BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Disclosed Aug 28, 20206 years ago2,869 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, reported that an ultrasound machine containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,869 individuals was stolen from an employee’s car. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical images, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also provided credit monitoring to affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee. The CE also implemented additional technical safeguards and provided HIPAA training to its staff.
What is known
| People affected | 2,869 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Attack | Lost or stolen device |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE (Healthcare Provider, OH)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Aug 28, 2020 | 2,869 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.