Cookeville Regional Medical Center Data Breach Lawsuit

Cookeville Regional Medical Center has reported a data breach involving protected health information (PHI). The incident was officially filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights and may impact an unknown number of patients.

Cookeville Regional’s Data Breach Investigation

Cookeville Regional Medical Center, a Tennessee-based hospital with over a century of history, recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident that may have compromised sensitive patient data. Founded in 1921, the medical center provides a wide range of healthcare services, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, labor and delivery, emergency medicine, and more. With over 2,400 employees and 200 medical staff, Cookeville Regional plays a critical role in the region’s healthcare system.

On September 12, 2025, Cookeville Regional filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights. Under federal guidelines, healthcare entities must report breaches that involve protected health information (PHI). While details remain limited, the filing strongly suggests that PHI stored in Cookeville Regional’s systems was accessed by unauthorized parties.

The scope of the breach, including how many individuals were impacted and exactly what data was compromised, has not yet been disclosed. However, PHI typically includes highly sensitive details such as medical records, treatment history, health insurance information, and other identifiers. If misused, this type of data could place patients at risk of fraud, identity theft, or medical identity theft.

Cookeville Regional has not yet released public details on its investigation, but the filing indicates the medical center is working to assess the full impact. Impacted individuals are likely to receive notification letters in the near future. In the meantime, patients should remain vigilant and consider protective steps to safeguard their information.

When Did This Breach Occur?

Cookeville Regional officially reported the incident to HHS on:

• September 12, 2025

The specific dates of unauthorized access have not yet been disclosed.

What Information Was Breached?

While exact data types have not been confirmed, the breach likely involved protected health information (PHI), which may include:

• Full name
• Medical history or treatment records
• Health insurance details
• Patient identification numbers
• Other sensitive medical-related data

What You Can Do

If you are a Cookeville Regional patient or believe you may be impacted, it is important to take precautionary steps now:

• Watch for Breach Notifications: Monitor your mail or email for official notices from Cookeville Regional.
• Review Your Medical Records: Ensure that your health records are accurate and that no unauthorized changes have been made.
• Monitor Insurance Claims: Keep an eye out for unfamiliar or fraudulent insurance claims filed in your name.
• Check Your Credit: PHI breaches can sometimes include identifying data. Request your free annual credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com.
• Consider Identity Protection: Medical identity theft can be especially damaging. Services like credit monitoring or identity theft protection can provide an added layer of security.

Class Action U encourages patients to stay proactive. Even if no fraud has occurred yet, the risk remains elevated when PHI is exposed.

File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Cookeville Regional

If you are a current or former patient of Cookeville Regional Medical Center and receive a notification that your protected health information was compromised, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Healthcare providers are legally obligated to secure sensitive PHI, and when they fail, patients have the right to seek compensation.

Class actions allow individuals to unite against healthcare organizations that mishandle personal data, ensuring accountability and meaningful change in how medical information is protected.

Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.