HHS OCR report · 2016
Jennie Stuart Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jennie Stuart Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kentucky
- Individuals affected
- 1,500
- Submission date
- Sep 23, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Hackers placed ransomware on the covered entity's (CE) computer server. The servers stored protected health information (PH)I, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license data, names, social security numbers, claims information, credit card and bank account information, medical diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information, for approximately 1,500 individuals. The data on the servers was encrypted and the hackers placed encryption on top of the CE’s encryption, preventi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jennie Stuart Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 23, 2016.
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 Jennie Stuart Medical Center 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 Jennie Stuart Medical Center.