HHS OCR report ยท 2015
The MetroHealth System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The MetroHealth System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 981
- Submission date
- May 15, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The MetroHealth System, a covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 981 individuals. In addition, MetroHealth discovered that its antivirus protection was disabled by an employee of its business associate (BA) General Electronic Company, when the employee was performing a complex software update. Four files became infected with malware while the antivirus protection was disabled. The PHI involved ...
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 | 1,230 | Jun 23, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| The MetroHealth System | OH | Healthcare Provider | 1,748 | Apr 11, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The MetroHealth System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 981 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 15, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer.
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.