HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 81,146
- Submission date
- Feb 14, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 81,146 patients. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 81,146 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 14, 2020.
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 Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance 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 Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance.