HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 26,465
- Submission date
- May 7, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 26,465 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, patient identification numbers, and medical records. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, both the CE and BA implemented additional technical safeguard...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 26,465 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 7, 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: 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 Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association 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 Moorestown Visiting Nurse Association.