HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Southwest Gastroenterology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southwest Gastroenterology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 1,600
- Submission date
- Jun 28, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southwest Gastroenterology, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 1,600 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE also provided free credit monitoring services to the affected individuals. In response to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southwest Gastroenterology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 28, 2019.
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.
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 Southwest Gastroenterology 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 Southwest Gastroenterology.