HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Valley Oaks Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Oaks Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Indiana
- Individuals affected
- 50,034
- Submission date
- Mar 18, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Valley Oaks Health, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 50,034 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses/conditions, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Oaks Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 50,034 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 18, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Valley Oaks 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 Valley Oaks Health.