HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Associated Pathologists, LLC dba PathGroup Health Plan data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Associated Pathologists, LLC dba PathGroup Health Plan
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 2,031
- Submission date
- Jul 18, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Associated Pathologists dba PathGroup Health Plan, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyberattack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,031 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and birthdates. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Associated Pathologists, LLC dba PathGroup Health Plan data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,031 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 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 Associated Pathologists, LLC dba PathGroup Health Plan 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 Associated Pathologists, LLC dba PathGroup Health Plan.