HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 3,500
- Submission date
- Dec 9, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Monroe Surgical Hospital, reported that a vendor of its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack. Upon further review, it was determined that the BA and its vendor were not subject to the HIPAA rules since they are not considered a BA in accordance with HIPAA. This case was therefore, closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 9, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC 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 Monroe Surgical Hospital, LLC.