HHS OCR report · 2014
Sentara Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sentara Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 3,861
- Submission date
- Jan 16, 2014
- Type of breach
- Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two former employees of the covered entity (CE), Sentara Healthcare, accessed protected health information (PHI) outside of their normal job duties and used this information to process fraudulent tax returns. The US Attorney’s office investigated the matter and both individuals received prison sentences. The breach report indicated that the PHI of approximately 3,645 individuals was involved in the breach; however, the CE verified that the final count of affected individuals was 3,891. The C...
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 | 741 | Feb 24, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sentara Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,861 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 16, 2014.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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.