University Spine Center Discloses Data Breach to HHS

University Spine Center, a tertiary referral practice specializing in spine disorders and trauma, recently experienced a data breach.

The incident was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 12, 2026. According to the HHS breach portal, the breach impacted protected health information (PHI) of patients.

The breach has been reported in compliance with federal regulations, and details were made public through the HHS portal as required for incidents involving PHI.

Those affected are encouraged to:

• Carefully review any correspondence from University Spine Center regarding the breach
• Monitor financial and medical accounts for suspicious activity
• Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with major credit bureaus
• Report any signs of identity theft to the Federal Trade Commission