HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Conway Regional Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Conway Regional Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 37,000
- Submission date
- Aug 23, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Conway Regional Health System, reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack involving an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 37,000 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, medications prescribed, health insurance information, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided complimentary credit monitoring services. Following this...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Conway Regional Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Regional Health System | AR | Healthcare Provider | 2,945 | Nov 6, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Conway Regional Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 37,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 23, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Conway Regional Health System 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 Conway Regional Health System.