HHS OCR report · 2019
Martinsburg VA Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Martinsburg VA Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 4,882
- Submission date
- Apr 11, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On February 13, 2019, a misalignment of a printing process by a business associate (BA), Xerox, caused patient laboratory results to be mailed to the wrong patients, affecting 4,882 individuals’ demographic and clinical information. Following the breach, the BA and CE agreed on a their respective responsibilities, and the BA implemented a detailed quality control process for each level of the print operation. The CE reviewed its most recent risk assessment and updated it accordingly. OCR r...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Martinsburg VA Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,882 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 11, 2019.
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 Martinsburg VA Medical Center 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 Martinsburg VA Medical Center.