HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Madison Parish Hospital Service District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Madison Parish Hospital Service District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 1,436
- Submission date
- Apr 18, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Madison Parish Hospital Service District, reported that an employee forwarded several emails containing protected health information (PHI) to an unauthorized recipient prior to his/her departure. This breach affected approximately 1,436 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, insurance information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE to...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Madison Parish Hospital Service District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,436 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 18, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Madison Parish Hospital Service District 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 Madison Parish Hospital Service District.