HHS OCR report · 2013
SSM Health Care of Wisconsin DBA: St. Mary���s Janesville Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- SSM Health Care of Wisconsin DBA: St. Mary���s Janesville Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 631
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2013
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
A laptop computer containing protected health information (PHI) was stolen from the vehicle of a covered entity's (CE) workforce member. Approximately 633 individuals were affected by the breach. The PHI included patients' names, dates of birth, medical records, and account numbers. The CE immediately reported the laptop theft to the police. In response to the breach, the CE provided notice to HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In addition, the CE encrypted all company laptops...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the SSM Health Care of Wisconsin DBA: St. Mary���s Janesville Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 631 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2013.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Laptop.
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 SSM Health Care of Wisconsin DBA: St. Mary���s Janesville 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 SSM Health Care of Wisconsin DBA: St. Mary���s Janesville Hospital.