Athens Orthopedic Clinic, P.A.

***.com zoominfo.com/c/athens-orthopedic-clinic-greensboro/351501009 Athens Orthopedic Clinic, founded in 1966, is a leading specialized medical practice based in Athens, Georgia.The clinic provides specialized orthopedic care, including joint and spine treatments, imaging, and urgent care across multiple local facilities.It is widely recognized for its innovative solutions and patient-centered approach, actively serving the Northeast Georgia community

Athens Orthopedic Clinic PA agreed to pay $1.5 million to HHS OCR to settle potential violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. The clinic, located in Georgia, provides orthopedic services to approximately 138,000 patients annually.

Athens Orthopedic Clinic reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2016-08-31. 54 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Athens Orthopedic Clinic PA reported to HHS OCR on 2016-07-29 an Unauthorized Access/Disclosure affecting 201,000 individuals; breached information was located on Electronic Medical Records. A hacker used a vendor's credentials on June 14, 2016 to access the EMR system and exfiltrate PHI—including names, DOBs, SSNs, medical procedures, test results, and health insurance information—continuing until July 16, 2016. The hacker demanded money for return of the stolen data. Athens Orthopedic agreed to a $1.5M HHS OCR settlement and a two-year corrective action plan.