HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Western Pathology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Western Pathology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 4,079
- Submission date
- Jul 25, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 15, 2019, the covered entity (CE), Western Pathology, received notification from its business associate (BA), American Medical Collection Agency, that the BA had discovered a potential data security incident, but it was too early to say what information may have been affected. Upon initial review, the CE reported that 4,079 individuals were affected, and it later amended its report to indicate 4,412 affected individuals. The types of protected health information affected by the breach ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Western Pathology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,079 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 25, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Western Pathology 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 Western Pathology.