HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,254
- Submission date
- Jan 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,254 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other treatment 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 Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,254 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 29, 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 Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center 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 Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center.