iRise Florida Spine and Joint Institute

iRise Florida Spine and Joint Institute, also known as Florida Medical Center, operates as a healthcare provider that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. The organization delivers clinical services that include diagnostic assessments, therapeutic interventions, and follow‑up care for patients with spine and joint disorders. Its scope is limited to the United States, with its headquarters located in the country. As a medical center, it maintains facilities where patients can receive consultations, procedures, and rehabilitation related to orthopedic and spinal health. The institute’s primary focus is on addressing conditions such as back pain, neck pain, joint arthritis, and related injuries through evidence‑based medical practices.

In February 2021, the institute reported that an unauthorized individual accessed an employee email account, potentially compromising protected health information of 61,595 patients. The exposed data encompassed names, dates of birth, diagnoses, clinical treatment details, provider information, service dates, and health insurance data, with a smaller group also having Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, or credit card numbers revealed. After completing a forensic investigation and reviewing the affected records, the organization notified all impacted individuals and offered credit monitoring services to those whose Social Security numbers were involved. To strengthen its security posture, iRise Florida Spine and Joint Institute implemented multifactor authentication for its email systems. Additionally, the institute reinforced staff training on email security protocols to help prevent similar incidents in the future.