HHS OCR report · 2022
Mena Regional Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mena Regional Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arkansas
- Individuals affected
- 84,814
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Mena Regional Health System, reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 84,814 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mena Regional Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 84,814 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2022.
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 Mena 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 Mena Regional Health System.