HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Erlanger Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Erlanger Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 3,193
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2025
- 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), Erlanger Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,193 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE offered free credit monitoring to affected in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Erlanger Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erlanger Health | TN | Healthcare Provider | 4,237 | Jul 1, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| Erlanger Health | TN | Healthcare Provider | 3,371 | May 28, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Erlanger Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,193 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2025.
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 Erlanger Health 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 Erlanger Health.