HHS OCR report · 2016
Vancouver Radiologists, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Vancouver Radiologists, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Washington
- Individuals affected
- 603
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Vancouver Radiologists, PC, on January 4, 2016, received telephone calls from a few patients that they received a postcard mammogram reminder, but with another patient’s name. The CE mailed 603 postcards which contained names, addresses, and generic reminders to schedule a mammogram. The CE submitted a breach notification report to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE stopped mailing the postcard reminder and revised its mailin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Vancouver Radiologists, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 603 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 2016.
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 Vancouver Radiologists, PC 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 Vancouver Radiologists, PC.