HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Burrell Behavioral Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Burrell Behavioral Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 67,493
- Submission date
- Mar 29, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Burrell Behavioral Health (BBH), reported that its business associate (BA) had not properly secured a web portal containing medical records. This breach affected 67,493 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, clinical information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medication information. The CE immediately contacted its BA to remove access to its unsecured portal and initi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Burrell Behavioral Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrell Behavioral Health | MO | Healthcare Provider | 7,748 | Sep 2, 2016 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Burrell Behavioral Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 67,493 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 29, 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 Burrell Behavioral Health 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 Burrell Behavioral Health.