HHS OCR report · 2016
Dr. Melissa D. Selke data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Dr. Melissa D. Selke
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 4,277
- Submission date
- Dec 5, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An unknown third party infected the covered entity’s (CE’s) information system with a computer virus that prohibited access to 4,277 patient files. The protected health information (PHI) affected by this incident included patient’s demographic, financial, and clinical information. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE changed and strengthened password requirements, implemented new technical safeguards, and revised its H...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Dr. Melissa D. Selke data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,277 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 5, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Dr. Melissa D. Selke 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 Dr. Melissa D. Selke.