HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Community Physicians Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Physicians Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 5,400
- Submission date
- Jun 20, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Community Physicians Group, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 10,862 individuals. The ePHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical and security safeguards and retrained its staff on the proper methods of recognizing and responding...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Physicians Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 20, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Community Physicians Group 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 Community Physicians Group.