HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Tennova Healthcare Harton data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Tennova Healthcare Harton
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 1,070
- Submission date
- Apr 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Tennova Healthcare - Harton, the covered entity (CE), reported that a tornado struck the medical records storage facility leased by its business associate (BA) which subsequently disclosed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,070 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, medical record numbers, financial information, diagnoses, medications prescribed, and other clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Tennova Healthcare Harton data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,070 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Tennova Healthcare Harton 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 Tennova Healthcare Harton.