HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Heartland Alliance data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heartland Alliance
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 46,694
- Submission date
- Nov 8, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), Heartland Alliance, reported that experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 46,694 individuals. The former notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Consequently, the BA is no longer in operation.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heartland Alliance data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 46,694 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 8, 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 Heartland Alliance 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 Heartland Alliance.