HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Muskingum Valley Health Centers data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Muskingum Valley Health Centers
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 7,447
- Submission date
- Jul 31, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Muskingum Valley Health Centers, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 7,447 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified, HHS, affected individuals, the media, the FBI, and provided substitute notice In its mitigation efforts, the CE strengthened its administr...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Muskingum Valley Health Centers data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,447 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 31, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Muskingum Valley Health Centers 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 Muskingum Valley Health Centers.