HHS OCR report · 2016
Virtua Medical Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virtua Medical Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Jersey
- Individuals affected
- 1,654
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server, Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Virtua Medical Group, the covered entity (CE), reported a breach by its transcription vendor when the business associate unintentionally misconfigured its server leading to exposure of the transcription documents via an internet search engine. The CE estimated the transcription documents may have included the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,654 patients’ names, birthdates and treatment information from office visits. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, the media,...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virtua Medical Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,654 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Network Server, Other.
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 Medical Group 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 Medical Group.