HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Sentara Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sentara Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 741
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Sentara Healthcare, reported that an employee of its business associate posted a file online that contained the protected health information (PHI) of 741 individuals. The PHI involved included names, health insurance information, and claims and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Sentara Healthcare
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 72,121 | Nov 19, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 5,454 | Jan 16, 2017 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 1,040 | Oct 2, 2015 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Sentara Healthcare | VA | Healthcare Provider | 3,861 | Jan 16, 2014 | Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sentara Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 741 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 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: 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 Sentara Healthcare 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 Sentara Healthcare.