HHS OCR report · 2019
Valley Hope Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Hope Association
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 70,799
- Submission date
- Jan 18, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Valley Hope Association, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 70,799 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, addresses, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation effo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Valley Hope Association
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Hope Association | KS | Healthcare Provider | 52,076 | Feb 26, 2016 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Hope Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 70,799 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 18, 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 Valley Hope Association 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 Hope Association.