HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Phoenician Medical Center, Inc data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Phoenician Medical Center, Inc
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 163,532
- Submission date
- Jul 5, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity, Phoenician Medical Center, reported that its network was hacked and compromised by ransomware that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 163,532 individuals. The PHI involved included names, state identification, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credi...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Phoenician Medical Center, Inc data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 163,532 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 5, 2023.
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 Phoenician Medical Center, 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 Phoenician Medical Center, Inc.