HHS OCR report ยท 2024
University of Tennessee Health Science Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Tennessee
- Individuals affected
- 19,353
- Submission date
- Apr 1, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Forefront Dermatology dba Premier Dermatology, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the subject of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,297 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented ad...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 19,353 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 1, 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: Network Server.
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 University of Tennessee Health Science Center 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 University of Tennessee Health Science Center.