HHS OCR report ยท 2017
SSM Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SSM Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 29,579
- Submission date
- Dec 28, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
SSM Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that one of its former employees attempted to fraudulently obtain prescription medications from St. Louis pharmacies using protected health information (PHI) that was acquired during his employment. This breach incident affected 29,579 individuals and the PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, local law enforce...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by SSM Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSM Health | OK | Healthcare Provider | 597 | Mar 11, 2026 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SSM Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 29,579 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 28, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 SSM Health 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 SSM Health.