Orthopedics

Why Orthopedic Practices Keep Appearing in Ransomware Reports — and What to Do About It

Practical analysis by Slava Kurdov, CPC — Billing Department, WCH Service Bureau

Editorial note: This article draws on HIPAA Journal breach reporting, Comparitech’s Healthcare Ransomware Roundup series, BlackFog’s State of Ransomware reports, the HHS 405(d) Health Industry Cybersecurity Practices (HICP) framework, and industry commentary on specialty-practice targeting, current through August 2026. It is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or compliance advice.