HHS OCR report · 2019
Metro Santurce, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Santurce and Metro Hato Rey, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Hato Rey data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Metro Santurce, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Santurce and Metro Hato Rey, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Hato Rey
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- State not reported
- Individuals affected
- 305,737
- Submission date
- Apr 13, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entities (CEs), Metro Santurce Inc. dba Hospital Pavia Santurce and Metro Hato Rey, Inc. dba Hospital Pavia Hato Rey, reported that both entities experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 305,737 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of births, drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CEs notif...
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Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Metro Santurce, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Santurce and Metro Hato Rey, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Hato Rey data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 305,737 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 13, 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: 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 Metro Santurce, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Santurce and Metro Hato Rey, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Hato Rey 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 Metro Santurce, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Santurce and Metro Hato Rey, Inc. d/b/a Hospital Pavia Hato Rey.