HHS OCR report ยท 2020
USA Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- USA Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Alabama
- Individuals affected
- 52,344
- Submission date
- Sep 14, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
USA Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 52,344 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, health insurance information, telephone numbers, email addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Upon further review, the CE found out that ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the USA Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 52,344 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 14, 2020.
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 USA Health 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 USA Health.