HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Children's Mercy Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Children's Mercy Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 5,511
- Submission date
- May 19, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
CMH physician store protected health information on a personal website. Approximately 5,511 individuals were affected by this breach. The breach included names, dates of birth, diagnoses and conditions, and ICD codes. In order to prevent a similar breach from happening in the future, CMH reviewed and updated policies, created a new online course, retrained employees, physician received monetary sanctions, and conducted additional counseling. CMH sent out breach notices to affected individ...
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 | Business Associate | 4,067 | Aug 15, 2014 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Children's Mercy Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,511 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 19, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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.