HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Valley Hope Association data breach
Valley Hope Association, a healthcare provider in Kansas, reported a breach affecting 52,076 individuals to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2016.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Hope Association
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 52,076
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2016
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On December 30, 2015, a Valley Hope Association employee's work-issued laptop computer was stolen from her vehicle. The incident affected approximately 52,076 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) stored on the laptop included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, social security numbers, medical record numbers, treatment types and locations, as well as health insurance, financial, and medication information. The employee immediately reported the incident to the local...
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 | 70,799 | Jan 18, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Hope Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 52,076 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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.