HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 588
- Submission date
- Jun 8, 2017
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA) sent mail containing protected health information (PHI) that was damaged during transit, with pages missing upon receipt. The missing pages contained the PHI of 588 individuals, and included member identification numbers, dates of service, claim numbers, amounts billed, and amounts paid by the health plan. The covered entity (CE), Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association, investigated the incident, gathering information from the intended recipient of the packag...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association | TN | Health Plan | 79,000 | Jan 13, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 588 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 8, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Rural Health Improvement Association 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 Rural Health Improvement Association.