HHS OCR report · 2018
Jemison Internal Medicine, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jemison Internal Medicine, PC
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 6,550
- Submission date
- Feb 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On December 20, 2017, Jemison Internal Medicine, P.C., the covered entity (CE), discovered that files in its electronic medical records (EMR) were encrypted by ransomware. Through its contracted forensic investigator, Altep, the CE found that there was unauthorized access through its remote desktop protocol (RDP) service and that the protected health information (PHI) for 6,550 individuals was exposed. The exposed PHI included names, addresses, birthdates, driver’s license information, social...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jemison Internal Medicine, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,550 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 16, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Jemison Internal Medicine, PC legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Jemison Internal Medicine, PC.