HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Henrico Doctors Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Henrico Doctors Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 990
- Submission date
- Feb 21, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Henrico Doctors Hospital, reported that a workforce member failed to use the blind copy function and subsequently sent the protected health information (PHI) of 990 individuals to unauthorized individuals. The PHI involved included names, email addresses, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE retrained the employee responsible for this breach. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE during th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Henrico Doctors Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 990 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 21, 2023.
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 Henrico Doctors Hospital 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 Henrico Doctors Hospital.