HHS OCR report ยท 2015
T.J. Samson Community Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- T.J. Samson Community Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 2,060
- Submission date
- Aug 7, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), TJ Samson Community Hospital, discovered that on June 8, 2015, it had sent an advertisement email to 2,060 patients that inadvertently exposed the names and email addresses of the recipients. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE drafted a new policy which details the internal use of its patient portal to communicate with patients. It also counseled its marketing staff on disseminating inf...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the T.J. Samson Community Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,060 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 7, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 T.J. Samson Community 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 T.J. Samson Community Hospital.