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Wyoming orthopedic practice data breach affects 56,197

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2 October 2026

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regulatory

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Medtech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Casper Orthopedic Associates in Wyoming reported a cyberattack that compromised sensitive data of 56,197 individuals, including personal, financial, and medical information. The breach was discovered May 23, investigated through June, and reported to HHS Office for Civil Rights in July with notifications sent in September.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You must strengthen cybersecurity and patient data protections or risk regulatory consequences and loss of client trust. Immediate review of your compliance with healthcare data regulations is critical to avoid similar breaches.

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