HHS OCR report · 2010
University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,628
- Submission date
- May 20, 2010
- Type of breach
- Other
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates, reported that on April 19, 2010, 2,628 patient billing statements for Strong Memorial Hospital were sent to the wrong patients. The statements contained patients’ names, addresses, guarantors’ names, guarantors’ addresses, dollar amounts owed, health insurance plans, subscriber numbers, social security numbers, general descriptions of services rendered (such as inpatient room charge, outpatient visit charge, phys...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates | NY | Healthcare Provider | 3,403 | May 22, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates | NY | Healthcare Provider | 857 | Sep 7, 2010 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,628 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 20, 2010.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Other, 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 University of Rochester Medical Center and Affiliates 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.
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