HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Alive Hospice data breach
Alive Hospice, a healthcare provider in Tennessee, reported a breach affecting 608 individuals to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 2019.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Alive Hospice
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 608
- Submission date
- Jul 3, 2019
- 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 an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 608 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also offered one year of complimentary credit monitoring and i...
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 | 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 608 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 3, 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: 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.