HHS OCR report · 2023
Singing River Health System and its wholly owned subsidiary, Singing River Gulfport data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Singing River Health System and its wholly owned subsidiary, Singing River Gulfport
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Mississippi
- Individuals affected
- 895,204
- Submission date
- Oct 18, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Singing River Health System and Singing River Gulfport, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 895,204 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses, conditions, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute breac...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Singing River Health System and its wholly owned subsidiary, Singing River Gulfport data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 895,204 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 18, 2023.
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 Singing River Health System and its wholly owned subsidiary, Singing River Gulfport 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 Singing River Health System and its wholly owned subsidiary, Singing River Gulfport.