HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Southern Illinois Hospital Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southern Illinois Hospital Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Illinois
- Individuals affected
- 613
- Submission date
- Jun 23, 2017
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southern Illinois Hospital Services, reported that its business associate misdirected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 613 individuals to the wrong medical facilities. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, gender, addresses, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. Complimentary identity protection services were provided to affected individuals. In its miti...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southern Illinois Hospital Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 613 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 23, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Southern Illinois Hospital Services 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 Southern Illinois Hospital Services.