HHS OCR report ยท 2018
John J. Pershing VA Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 1,843
- Submission date
- Mar 7, 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), John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, reported that a file cabinet was left unlocked in the hallway which contained the protected health information (PHI) of 1,843 individuals. The PHI involved included dates of birth, names, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE strengthened its administrative safeguards and retrained it staff on the import...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by John J. Pershing VA Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Pershing VA Medical Center | MO | Healthcare Provider | 589 | Apr 11, 2013 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,843 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 7, 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 John J. Pershing VA 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 John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.