HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Black River Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Black River Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 13,443
- Submission date
- Jun 13, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Black River Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 13,443 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, diagnosis/conditions, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also established a dedicated call center for questions or concerns. In its mitigation efforts, th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Black River Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 13,443 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 13, 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: 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 Black River Medical Center 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 Black River Medical Center.