HHS OCR report · 2010
VHS Genesis Lab Inc. data breach
VHS Genesis Lab Inc., a healthcare provider in Illinois, reported a breach affecting 6,800 individuals to HHS OCR on Apr 5, 2010.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- VHS Genesis Lab Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 6,800
- Submission date
- Apr 5, 2010
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), VHS Genesis Lab, Inc., misplaced a month’s worth of client invoices which were never located. The invoices contained the protected health information (PHI) of over 500 individuals and included names, dates of birth, and medical testing information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and the media, and placed notice on its website. Following the breach, the CE arranged for a business associate to handle the mailing of invoices. OCR obta...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the VHS Genesis Lab Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,800 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 5, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, 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 VHS Genesis Lab Inc. 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 VHS Genesis Lab Inc..