HHS OCR report · 2020
UHHS Samaritan Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UHHS Samaritan Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 1,520
- Submission date
- Mar 26, 2020
- 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), UHHS Samaritan Medical Center, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 1,520 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach the CE sanctioned the responsible employee and implemented additional technical safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UHHS Samaritan Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,520 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 26, 2020.
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 UHHS Samaritan Medical Center 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 UHHS Samaritan Medical Center.