HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Clinical & Forensic Consultation, LLC d/b/a Thriveworks Bristol, Johnson City, and Knoxville data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Clinical & Forensic Consultation, LLC d/b/a Thriveworks Bristol, Johnson City, and Knoxville
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,360
- Submission date
- Oct 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Clinical & Forensic Consultation, LLC, dba Thriveworks Bristol, Johnson City, and Knoxville, reported that an employee impermissibly disclosed the email addresses of 1,360 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the staff member responsible for the breach and retrained all staff members on the proper procedures for safeguarding ePHI. OCR provided the CE with technical assistance regarding t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Clinical & Forensic Consultation, LLC d/b/a Thriveworks Bristol, Johnson City, and Knoxville data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,360 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 7, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Clinical & Forensic Consultation, LLC d/b/a Thriveworks Bristol, Johnson City, and Knoxville 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 Clinical & Forensic Consultation, LLC d/b/a Thriveworks Bristol, Johnson City, and Knoxville.