HHS OCR report ยท 2009
Cogent Healthcare, Inc. data breach
Cogent Healthcare, Inc., a business associate in Tennessee, reported a breach affecting 6,400 individuals to HHS OCR on Nov 25, 2009.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Cogent Healthcare, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 6,400
- Submission date
- Nov 25, 2009
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop was stolen from a locked office at the Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center. The laptop contained protected health information pertaining to 6,400 individuals. The information included patient names, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical record numbers, and in some cases diagnosis codes. In response to the theft, the hospital implemented several corrective action measures, including accelerated efforts to encrypt all laptop hard drives, improved physical locks on the office ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Cogent Healthcare, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cogent Healthcare, Inc. | TN | Business Associate | 32,000 | Aug 30, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Cogent Healthcare, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,400 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 25, 2009.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 Cogent Healthcare, Inc. 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.
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