Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky
Disclosed Feb 27, 20267 months ago11,474 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky, reported that it was notified by its business associate (BA) that it experienced a breach of its network that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 11,474 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, financial, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the media, and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
What is known
| People affected | 11,474 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Orthopaedic Institute of Western Kentucky (Healthcare Provider, KY)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Feb 27 | 11,474 |
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.