HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,492
- Submission date
- May 2, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Memorial Hospital, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 2,492 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, prescription information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE ended its business ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,492 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 2, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
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 Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Memorial Hospital 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 Herbert J. Thomas Memorial Hospital Association dba Thomas Memorial Hospital.