HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 1,619
- Submission date
- Apr 27, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, reported that a tornado struck the Nashville, Tennessee area and damaged a building containing its medical records. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, birthdates, medical record numbers, financial information, clinical information, treatment information, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice o...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,619 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2020.
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 Poplar Bluff Regional 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 Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.