HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Iowa Total Care, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Iowa Total Care, Inc.
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 11,581
- Submission date
- Jun 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Iowa Total Care, reported that an employee inadvertently sent an email containing the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 11,581 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, health insurance information, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE sanctioned the responsible empl...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Iowa Total Care, Inc.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Total Care, Inc. | IA | Health Plan | 536 | Dec 18, 2020 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Iowa Total Care, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 11,581 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 23, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Total Care, 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 Iowa Total Care, Inc..