HHS OCR report · 2016
Decatur Health Systems data breach
Decatur Health Systems, a healthcare provider in Kansas, reported a breach affecting 707 individuals to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2016.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Decatur Health Systems
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 707
- Submission date
- Sep 7, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A CAT scan log binder containing protected health information (PHI) went missing from the covered entity (CE), Decatur Health Systems, sometime between July 22, 2016, and July 25, 2016. The breach affected 707 individuals and the types of PHI contained in the binder included patients’ names, dates of birth, exam dates, diagnoses, ordering providers, and x-ray exposure levels. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. It also reported the incident to t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Decatur Health Systems data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 707 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 7, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, 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 Decatur Health Systems 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 Decatur Health Systems.