HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Virginia Gay Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virginia Gay Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 5,030
- Submission date
- Aug 16, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Virginia Gay Hospital, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 5,030 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virginia Gay Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,030 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 16, 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 Virginia Gay Hospital 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 Virginia Gay Hospital.