HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Erlanger Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Erlanger Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 3,371
- Submission date
- May 28, 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 cybersecurity event that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 3,371 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, medical record numbers, dates of service, and limited medical information associated with sleep studies. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals and the media about the breach and provided substitute notice on its website. OCR provided technical assistanc...
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 | 3,193 | Apr 10, 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 3,371 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 28, 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.