HHS OCR report ยท 2022
The MetroHealth System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The MetroHealth System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,748
- Submission date
- Apr 11, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Email, Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The MetroHealth System, the covered entity (CE), reported that an employee of its vendor included the protected health information (PHI) of 1,748 individuals in mailings to other individuals who requested their medical records. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE and its vendor implemented additional administrative safeguards to protect sensitive data.
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 | 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 1,748 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 11, 2022.
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, Email, 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 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.