HHS OCR report · 2014
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 12,937
- Submission date
- Jan 7, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On April 9, 2012, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc., the covered entity (CE), learned from law enforcement that an employee of Phoebe Home Care (PHC), a department of the CE, improperly accessed patients' protected health information (PHI) with the intent to process fraudulent tax returns. An internal investigation and audit concluded that the employee accessed the medical records in a combination of paper and electronic form. The PHI affected 2,354 individuals and contained patients’ nam...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital | GA | Healthcare Provider | 6,989 | Jan 3, 2014 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,937 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 7, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Phoebe Putney Memorial 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 Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.