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HIPAA Breaches in Tennessee

19 reported healthcare data breach incidents affecting 3.4M individuals. Sourced from 7 federal and community intelligence feeds. Updated nightly.

19

Incidents reported

3.4M

Individuals affected

Hacking

Top attack vector

Stable

6-month trend

Recent incidents

Latest breaches reported in Tennessee

DateEntityIndividualsSourceSeverity
Apr 9, 2026Interventional Pain Center, PLLC3,171Hhs Breach
Mar 23, 2026QualDerm Partners, LLC3,117,874Hhs Breach
Mar 2, 2026BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.1,670Hhs Breach
Mar 2, 2026Wakefield & Associates, LLC31,751Hhs Breach
Mar 2, 2026BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.780Hhs Breach
Feb 13, 2026Chattanooga C.A.R.E.S. d/b/a Cempa Community Care1,341Hhs Breach
Feb 5, 2026Artemis Healthcare Inc.45,867Hhs Breach
Jan 1, 2026FPMCM LLC2,072Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025FedEx Corporation Group Health Plan1,066Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Cookeville Regional Medical Center500Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025Franklin Dermatology Group, PLC2,457Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025PhyNet Dermatology, LLC1,308Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Integrated Oncology Network4,174Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Erlanger Health3,371Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025City of Bristol, Tennessee4,708Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025RHEA MEDICAL CENTER8,309Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Erlanger Health3,193Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Hamilton County Government14,081Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025CDHA Management, LLC and Spark DSO, LLC dba Chord Specialty Dental Partners173,430Hhs Breach

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Most affected entities

Top healthcare entities in Tennessee by incident count

#1

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc.

2

incidents

2K

individuals

#2

Erlanger Health

2

incidents

7K

individuals

#3

Interventional Pain Center, PLLC

1

incidents

3K

individuals

#4

QualDerm Partners, LLC

1

incidents

3.1M

individuals

#5

Wakefield & Associates, LLC

1

incidents

32K

individuals

Attack vectors

How breaches happen in Tennessee

Breakdown of breach types reported across 19 incidents in Tennessee. Understanding which vectors dominate helps practices prioritize their security controls.

  • Hacking/IT Incident16 (84%)
  • Unauthorized Access/Disclosure3 (16%)

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FAQ

Healthcare breaches in Tennessee

How many HIPAA breaches have occurred in Tennessee?

Patient Protect tracks 19 reported healthcare data breach incidents in Tennessee, affecting approximately 3.4M individuals. Data is sourced from HHS OCR, State Attorney General offices, FTC enforcement, and community intelligence — updated nightly.

What is the most common breach type in Tennessee?

The most frequently reported breach vector in Tennessee is Hacking/IT Incident, accounting for 16 of 19 incidents. Unauthorized Access/Disclosure is the second most common with 3 incidents.

Are independent practices in Tennessee at higher risk?

Independent healthcare practices are the fastest-growing target for healthcare cyberattacks nationwide — attacks on small providers have increased 6x since 2021. Tennessee practices face the same threat landscape with fewer resources to defend against it. Patient Protect provides breach prevention specifically for independent practices starting at $39/month.

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