HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Community Mercy Health Partners data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Community Mercy Health Partners
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 2,000
- Submission date
- Apr 27, 2015
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
An individual was accidently sent the invoices of numerous patients of the covered entity (CE) due to human error after guarantor information on an institutional account was inadvertently changed to an individual patient. The protected health information (PHI) involved in the breach included the demographic, financial, and clinical information of 1,999 individuals. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. To prevent a future similar occurrence, the co...
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 | 113,528 | Jan 25, 2016 | Improper Disposal | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Community Mercy Health Partners data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 27, 2015.
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 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.