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HHS OCR report ยท 2020

The Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation data breach

The Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation, a healthcare provider in Louisiana, reported a breach affecting 308,169 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 2, 2020.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
The Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Louisiana
Individuals affected
308,169
Submission date
Sep 2, 2020
Type of breach
Hacking/IT Incident
Location of breached information
Desktop Computer, Email, Network Server
Business associate present
No
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), The Baton Rouge Clinic, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 308,169 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its employees on email security and implemented additiona...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the The Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 308,169 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 2, 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: Desktop Computer, Email, 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 The Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation 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 The Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation.