HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Perry County Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Perry County Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 4,538
- Submission date
- Oct 22, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Perry County Memorial Hospital, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 4,538 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, clinical information, Social Security numbers, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Perry County Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,538 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 22, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Perry County Memorial 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 Perry County Memorial Hospital.