HHS OCR report ยท 2025
SunLink Health Systems, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SunLink Health Systems, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Georgia
- Individuals affected
- 2,856
- Submission date
- May 6, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), SunLink Health Systems, Inc., reported that its subsidiary experienced a data breach that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,856 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE ended its business relationship with the subsidiary. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SunLink Health Systems, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,856 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 SunLink Health Systems, 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 SunLink Health Systems, Inc..