HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,370
- Submission date
- May 2, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, reported that its employees impermissibly disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,370 individuals. The PHI involved included names and telephone numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and local law enforcement. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible employees and retrained its staff on the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,370 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 2, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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 Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare 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 Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare.