HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 905
- Submission date
- May 23, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, reported that several employees impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of 905 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, medications, and birthdates. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE updated its technical safeguards to better protect sensitive data. OCR provided technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 905 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 23, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center 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 Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center.