HHS OCR report · 2016
BJC HealthCare ACO, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- BJC HealthCare ACO, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 2,393
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On December 22, 2015, an employee sent an unencrypted email to a third party, in violation of the covered entity's (CE) policies. The breach involved the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 2,393 individuals and included patients’ names, birthdates, Medicare health insurance numbers, and genders. The CE, BJC HealthCare ACO, LLC, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media and posted substitute notification on its website. The CE also contacted t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the BJC HealthCare ACO, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,393 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 HealthCare ACO, LLC 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 HealthCare ACO, LLC.