HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Lake Charles Memorial Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Lake Charles Memorial Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 3,802
- Submission date
- Feb 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Lake Charles Memorial Health System, reported that an employee of its business associate was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 3,802 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical record numbers, financial information, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Lake Charles Memorial Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,802 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 1, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 Lake Charles Memorial Health System 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 Lake Charles Memorial Health System.