HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 2,675
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Midwestern Regional Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), discovered that protected health information (PHI) was posted on a public bulletin board of cancer survivors without authorization. The breach affected 2,675 individuals. The CE notified all affected individuals as well as the media. The PHI involved included names, states of residence, diagnoses, and in some cases, photos and/or videos of the patient. As a result of the breach, the CE updated its patient authorization policy an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,675 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
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 Midwestern Regional 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 Midwestern Regional Medical Center, Inc..