HHS OCR report · 2019
Monroe County Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Monroe County Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 10,970
- Submission date
- May 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Monroe County Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA), Navicent, was impacted by a cyber-attack that affected 10,970 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also offered free credit monitori...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Monroe County Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,970 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 25, 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 Monroe County Hospital 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 Monroe County Hospital.