HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Oregon
- Individuals affected
- 10,710
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network, the business associate (BA) that coordinates mental health benefits for Willamette Valley Community Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 10,710 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The BA n...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,710 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network 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 Mid-Valley Behavioral Care Network.