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HHS OCR report ยท 2026

Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care data breach

Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care, a healthcare provider in Tennessee, reported a breach affecting 1,341 individuals to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2026.

OCR report facts

Covered entity
Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care
Entity type
Healthcare Provider
State
Tennessee
Individuals affected
1,341
Submission date
Jan 30, 2026
Type of breach
Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
Location of breached information
Other
Business associate present
Yes
Status
Archive (closed)

OCR description

The covered entity (CE), Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. dba Cempa Community Care, reported that a subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 1,341 individuals. The PHI involved demographic and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and published notice on its website; the subcontractor will also be notifying individuals, and the media. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIP...

Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.

Frequently asked questions

How many people were affected by the Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care data breach?

The report to HHS OCR lists 1,341 individuals affected.

When was it reported to HHS?

It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 30, 2026.

What type of breach was it?

The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.

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 Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care 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 Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care.