HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 896
- Submission date
- Oct 3, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Florida Health Sciences Center dba Tampa General Hospital, reported that an employee mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 896 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative safeguards. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 896 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 3, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc 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 Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc.