HHS OCR report · 2020
BJC Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BJC Health System
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 287,876
- Submission date
- May 5, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), BJC Health System, reported that several employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 287,876 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, medical conditions, lab results, and medications prescribed. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The BA also provided com...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by BJC Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJC Health System | MO | Business Associate | 500 | May 27, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BJC Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 287,876 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 5, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 BJC Health System 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 BJC Health System.