HHS OCR report ยท 2017
West Virginia University Hospitals-East, Inc. DBA University Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Virginia University Hospitals-East, Inc. DBA University Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 7,445
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2017
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), West Virginia University Hospitals- East, Inc., reported that on February 24, 2017, a police officer contacted its compliance officer indicating that 113 individuals had reported identity theft and it was discovered they had all been treated at Berkley Medical Center which is part of the CE. The breach affected 7,445 individuals and included demographic and clinical information. The CE discovered that an employee who handled these individuals during admission was in...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Virginia University Hospitals-East, Inc. DBA University Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,445 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 West Virginia University Hospitals-East, Inc. DBA University Healthcare 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 West Virginia University Hospitals-East, Inc. DBA University Healthcare.