HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Meade Physicians, Inc. dba Brandenburg Family Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Meade Physicians, Inc. dba Brandenburg Family Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 696
- Submission date
- Dec 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Meade Physicians, Inc. dba Brandenburg Family Medicine, reported that its business associate (BA) hired a subcontractor who mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 696 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, financial information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. In response to the breach, the BA...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Meade Physicians, Inc. dba Brandenburg Family Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 696 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 7, 2020.
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 Meade Physicians, Inc. dba Brandenburg Family Medicine 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 Meade Physicians, Inc. dba Brandenburg Family Medicine.