HHS OCR report · 2013
Genesis Rehabilitation Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Genesis Rehabilitation Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Individuals affected
- 1,167
- Submission date
- Nov 1, 2013
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two unencrypted flash drives containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,167 individuals were stolen from a staff member’s office. The ePHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, treatment and diagnosis information, medical insurance identification numbers, and, in some instances, social security numbers. The covered entity (CE), Genesis Rehabilitation Services, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided free cre...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Genesis Rehabilitation Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,167 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 1, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Genesis Rehabilitation Services 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 Genesis Rehabilitation Services.