HHS OCR report · 2017
Rutland Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rutland Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Vermont
- Individuals affected
- 665
- Submission date
- Jun 16, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rutland Regional Medical Center, sent 668 patient surveys via email to recently discharged patients. The recipient’s email address was placed in the “To” line of the emails making each recipient’s email address, which contained names, visible to all other recipients. Of the 668 emails in the address lines, three were duplicates, leaving 665 patient email addresses disclosed. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE als...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rutland Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 665 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 16, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Rutland Regional 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 Rutland Regional Medical Center.