HHS OCR report · 2017
Professional Counseling & Medical Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Professional Counseling & Medical Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Jul 13, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Professional Counseling & Medical Associates, discovered that a former contractor workforce member accessed the CE’s electronic health records system after her employment ended on May 12, 2017. The former contractor was able to access the protected health information (PHI) of 2,605 individuals, including names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, patient ID numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and treatment information. Th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Professional Counseling & Medical Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 13, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Professional Counseling & Medical Associates 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 Professional Counseling & Medical Associates.