HHS OCR report · 2019
Verity Medical Foundation data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Verity Medical Foundation
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- California
- Individuals affected
- 14,894
- Submission date
- Mar 7, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unauthorized third party accessed a workforce member’s email account, affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 14,894 individuals, including demographic, clinical, health plan claims, and payment information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE strengthened safeguards by adding technical measures to protect against phishing and malicious email and trained workforce members to identify phishing attempts. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Verity Medical Foundation
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verity Medical Foundation | CA | Healthcare Provider | 10,164 | Jan 11, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Verity Medical Foundation data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,894 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 7, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Verity Medical Foundation 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 Verity Medical Foundation.