HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Valley Family Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Valley Family Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 8,450
- Submission date
- Nov 3, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Two employees took home a listing of patients, and one employee used the list to generate postcards notifying patients of his new practice. The breach affected approximately 8,450 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) included names and addresses. The CE provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the covered entity (CE) updated its electronic health records and billing systems, and adopted encryption to prevent future simi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Valley Family Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,450 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 3, 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: Paper/Films.
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 Valley Family Medicine 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 Valley Family Medicine.