HHS OCR report ยท 2019
St. Francis Physician Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Francis Physician Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 32,178
- Submission date
- Mar 4, 2019
- 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), St. Francis Physician Services, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 32,178 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, addresses, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE disabled and decommissioned all its legacy electronic medical systems and transferred all data contained on those ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Francis Physician Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 32,178 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 4, 2019.
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 St. Francis Physician Services 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 St. Francis Physician Services.