HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Alive Hospice data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alive Hospice
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,868
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Alive Hospice, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 7,858 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, clinical information, health insurance information, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. ...
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 | 533 | Sep 6, 2019 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Alive Hospice | TN | Healthcare Provider | 608 | Jul 3, 2019 | 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 1,868 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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.