HHS OCR report ยท 2015
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
- 79,000
- Submission date
- Jan 13, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A business associate (BA), BlueCross BlueShield, created a mailing list of its members for the purpose of selling Medicare Advantage marketing products, an activity that was outside of that permitted by the BA agreement. This breached affected 79,000 individuals and included their demographic information. The covered entity (CE), Tennessee Rural Health Improvement Association, provided breach notification to its members that were enrolled in the Medicare supplement insurance plans and non-Me...
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 | 588 | Jun 8, 2017 | Loss | 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 79,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 13, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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.