HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 601
- Submission date
- Sep 16, 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), Methodist South Emergency Physicians, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a breach of its network by an unauthorized threat actor. According to the breach report, the breach affected approximately 601 individuals. The protected health information involved demographic and treatment information. The BA reported the breach to HHS for the CE, notified the media, and notified the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regardin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 601 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 16, 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 Methodist South Emergency Physicians, PLLC 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 South Emergency Physicians, PLLC.