HHS OCR report ยท 2015
Heartland Health Clinic data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heartland Health Clinic
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 3,650
- Submission date
- Sep 21, 2015
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Heartland Clinic is not a covered entity as defined by the Privacy Rule. All patients are self pay.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heartland Health Clinic data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,650 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 21, 2015.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server.
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 Heartland Health Clinic 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 Heartland Health Clinic.