HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Memphis Pathology Laboratory d/b/a American Esoteric Laboratories data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Memphis Pathology Laboratory d/b/a American Esoteric Laboratories
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 417,146
- Submission date
- Jul 15, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Memphis Pathology Laboratory dba American Esoteric Laboratories, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 417,146 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, financial information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the br...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Memphis Pathology Laboratory d/b/a American Esoteric Laboratories data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 417,146 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 15, 2019.
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 Memphis Pathology Laboratory d/b/a American Esoteric Laboratories 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 Memphis Pathology Laboratory d/b/a American Esoteric Laboratories.