HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Kansas City VAMC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Kansas City VAMC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 534
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2019
- 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), the Kansas City VA Medical Center, reported than an employee inadvertently mailed letters containing protected health information (PHI) to the wrong recipients. This breach affected 534 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following this breach, the CE implemented administrative safeguards to prevent errors of this nature from reoccurring. OCR obtained assuranc...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Kansas City VAMC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 534 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2019.
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 Kansas City VAMC 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 Kansas City VAMC.