HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Virtua Health, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virtua Health, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 2,704
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2021
- 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), Virtua Health, Inc., reported that it inadvertently sent documents containing the protected health information (PHI) of 2,704 individuals, to their former addresses. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, claims information, dates of services, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administra...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virtua Health, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,704 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2021.
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 Virtua Health, Inc. 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 Virtua Health, Inc..