HHS OCR report ยท 2014
Children's Mercy Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Mercy Hospital
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 4,067
- Submission date
- Aug 15, 2014
- 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), Children's Mercy Hospital, reported that the protected health information (PHI) of 4,067 individuals stored in an online registration system by the subcontractor, Onsite Health Diagnostics, of its business associate (BA), StayWell Health Management, was hacked. The hacked information included names, encrypted passwords, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, genders, and dates of birth. Because the subcontractor-generated passwords were encrypted/hashed...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Children's Mercy Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital | MO | Healthcare Provider | 1,463 | Jun 27, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | MO | Healthcare Provider | 65,930 | Jan 31, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Children's Mercy Hospital | MO | Healthcare Provider | 5,511 | May 19, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Mercy Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,067 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 15, 2014.
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 Children's Mercy Hospital 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 Children's Mercy Hospital.