HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Valera Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valera Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New York
- Individuals affected
- 2,317
- Submission date
- Feb 28, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Valera Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that it sent an encrypted data file that contained more than the minimum necessary of protected health information (PHI). This breach affected 2,317 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The CE reported that based on the risk assessment performed, it determined that there was a low probability of compromise of the security a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valera Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,317 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 28, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Valera Health 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 Valera Health.