HHS OCR report · 2015
Lee Memorial Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lee Memorial Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Florida
- Individuals affected
- 1,508
- Submission date
- Sep 7, 2015
- 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), Lee Memorial Health System, erroneously sent a letter to about 1,600 patients with the incorrect patients’ names due to an administrative error. The CE determined that the protected health information (PHI) of 1,508 individuals was involved in the breach, including names, physicians’ names and specialties. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE reviewed the incident, determined where the breakdo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Lee Memorial Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Memorial Health System | FL | Healthcare Provider | 3,800 | Mar 17, 2010 | Other | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lee Memorial Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,508 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2015.
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 Lee Memorial Health System 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 Lee Memorial Health System.