HHS OCR report · 2019
Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 152,000
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2019
- 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), Betty Jean Kerr People’s Health Centers, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 152,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 152,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 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 Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers 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 Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers.