HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Alive Hospice data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alive Hospice
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 533
- Submission date
- Sep 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Alive Hospice, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee inadvertently mailed documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 533 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional administrative safeguards to prevent future err...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Alive Hospice
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alive Hospice | TN | Healthcare Provider | 608 | Jul 3, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Alive Hospice | TN | Healthcare Provider | 1,868 | Jul 13, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Alive Hospice data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 533 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 6, 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: Paper/Films.
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 Alive Hospice 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 Alive Hospice.