When Cybersecurity Is an Orthopedic Issue: A $500,000 Wake-Up Call

Orthopedic practices are experts at protecting joints, bones, and mobility. But according to New York Attorney General Letitia James, protecting patient data needs the same level of rigor.

This week, the Attorney General’s Office announced a $500,000 settlement with OrthopedicsNY, LLP after a cyberattack exposed sensitive information belonging to more than 650,000 patients and employees. The breach serves as a reminder that in modern orthopedics, cybersecurity is no longer an IT side project — it’s a core part of patient care.