HHS OCR report ยท 2018
James R. Etzkorn, MD data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- James R. Etzkorn, MD
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 6,845
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), James R. Etzkorn, M.D. (Etzkorn), reported that the contents of its server was encrypted in a ransomware attack. After this breach incident was reported, Etzkorn reported an additional breach incident in which protected health information (PHI) was inadvertently mailed to the wrong recipients. These breaches affected 6,845 individuals. OCR consolidated the investigations into the subject review. The PHI involved in both incidents included names, clinical informati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by James R. Etzkorn, MD
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R. Etzkorn, MD | MO | Healthcare Provider | 6,845 | Nov 9, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the James R. Etzkorn, MD data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,845 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 James R. Etzkorn, MD 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 James R. Etzkorn, MD.