HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Riverview Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Riverview Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 2,610
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Riverview Health, reported that its business associate (BA), Priority Press, Inc., inadvertently emailed the protected health information (PHI) of 2,610 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and addresses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE also provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the BA implemented additional administrative safeguards and retrained its staff. The responsible employee...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Riverview Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Health | IN | Healthcare Provider | 1,562 | Oct 25, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Riverview Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,610 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Riverview Health 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 Riverview Health.