HHS OCR report · 2017
Amedisys West Virginia, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Amedisys West Virginia, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 611
- Submission date
- Apr 11, 2017
- Type of breach
- Improper Disposal
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Amedisys West Virginia’s business associate (BA), Iron Mountain, through its subcontractor, D&M, improperly disposed of two unlocked shred bins containing protected health information (PHI). The breach affected 611 individuals, and the types of PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and clinical information. The covered entity (CE), Amedisys, provided breach notification to HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the BA agree...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Amedisys West Virginia, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 611 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 11, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Improper Disposal, 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 Amedisys West Virginia, LLC 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 Amedisys West Virginia, LLC.