HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 805
- Submission date
- May 18, 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), Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, reported that a workforce member impermissibly accessed the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 805 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctione...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center | PA | Healthcare Provider | 2,928 | Dec 28, 2010 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 805 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.