HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- West Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 2,164
- Submission date
- May 29, 2021
- 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), Wirt County Health Services Association dba Coplin Health Systems, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,164 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of births, prescription information, and medical record numbers. The CE notified HHS and posted substitute notice on its website. The BA notified affected individuals and the media. In response to the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems | WV | Healthcare Provider | 2,643 | Oct 5, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,164 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 29, 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: 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 Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems 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 Wirt County Health Services Association d/b/a Coplin Health Systems.