HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 4,441
- Submission date
- May 27, 2022
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, reported that a technical issue with a new electronic medical record system and patient portal platform caused the protected health information (PHI) of 4,441 patients to be misdirected to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, lab results, medical record numbers, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University Health System | VA | Healthcare Provider | 2,716 | Mar 10, 2017 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,441 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 27, 2022.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.