HHS OCR report · 2016
Community Mercy Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Mercy Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 113,528
- Submission date
- Jan 25, 2016
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Community Mercy Health Partners, the covered entity, (the CE) reported that law enforcement officials found paper records belonging to the CE in a dumpster. The breach affected 113,528 individuals. The information consisted of records related to lab studies performed at the CE and included demographic and clinical information such as patient names, addresses, dates of birth, driver’s license information, social security numbers, diagnosis and condition information, lab results, medications ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Community Mercy Health Partners
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Mercy Health Partners | OH | Healthcare Provider | 2,000 | Apr 27, 2015 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Mercy Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 113,528 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 25, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Community Mercy Health Partners 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 Community Mercy Health Partners.