Medium Severity (Score: 5/10)
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Settles Class Action HIPAA Breach Report
Breach Details
Entity
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Settles Class Action
Individuals Affected
Undisclosed
State
IL
Breach Type
Unknown
Location
Unknown
Date Reported
April 17, 2026
Entity Type
Healthcare Provider
Business Associate
No
Summary
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI), one of the largest orthopedic group practices in Illinois, has agreed to settle a […] The post Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Settles Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit for $4M appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.
Source: This breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Breach Portal. Data sourced from ocrportal.hhs.gov. Analysis and article generated by HIPAA Agent.
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