HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Summit Medical Group, PLLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Summit Medical Group, PLLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 4,135
- Submission date
- Jan 12, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Summit Medical Group, reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 4,135 individuals. The PHI involved included names, patient identification numbers, birthdates, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the workforce member involved and implem...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Summit Medical Group, PLLC
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Medical Group, PLLC | TN | Healthcare Provider | 464,159 | Dec 13, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Summit Medical Group, PLLC | TN | Healthcare Provider | 731 | Sep 28, 2011 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Summit Medical Group, PLLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,135 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 12, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Summit Medical Group, 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 Summit Medical Group, PLLC.