HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Monongalia Health System, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Monongalia Health System, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 398,164
- Submission date
- Dec 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Monongalia Health System, reported that multiple employees were the victims of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 398,164 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, health insurance and claims information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additio...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Monongalia Health System, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia Health System, Inc. | WV | Healthcare Provider | 4,895 | May 3, 2025 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
| Monongalia Health System, Inc. | WV | Healthcare Provider | 492,861 | Feb 28, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Monongalia Health System, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 398,164 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 21, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Monongalia Health System, Inc. 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 Monongalia Health System, Inc..