HHS OCR report · 2018
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 15,046
- Submission date
- Mar 12, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the covered entity (CE), reported that it discovered an error with how a data storage server was configured that made it possible for the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 15,046 individuals to be accessible via the Internet. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, health insurance information, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,046 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 12, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 St. Peters 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 St. Peters Hospital.