HHS OCR report ยท 2023
The MetroHealth System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The MetroHealth System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,230
- Submission date
- Jun 23, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The MetroHealth System, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,230 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, medical images, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the employee, implemented additional technical safeguards, and set up a call center for questions or concerns.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by The MetroHealth System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MetroHealth System | OH | Healthcare Provider | 1,748 | Apr 11, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| The MetroHealth System | OH | Healthcare Provider | 981 | May 15, 2015 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The MetroHealth System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,230 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 23, 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: 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 The MetroHealth System 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 The MetroHealth System.