HHS OCR report · 2018
Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 16,429
- Submission date
- Apr 16, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Iowa Health System dba UnityPoint Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 16,429 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health | IA | Business Associate | 1,421,107 | Jul 30, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,429 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 16, 2018.
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 Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health 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 Iowa Health System d/b/a UnityPoint Health.