HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Barnes-Jewish Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 5,850
- Submission date
- Dec 18, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Barnes-Jewish Hospital, reported that it experienced a cybersecurity incident that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 5,850 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its sensitive information. Staff we...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Barnes-Jewish Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital | MO | Healthcare Provider | 18,436 | Mar 12, 2018 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Barnes-Jewish Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,850 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 18, 2018.
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 Barnes-Jewish Hospital 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 Barnes-Jewish Hospital.