HHS OCR report ยท 2016
Mercy Iowa City data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mercy Iowa City
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 15,625
- Submission date
- Mar 25, 2016
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Mercy Iowa City, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 15,625 individuals. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards and provided identity theft protection and credit monitoring services to affected individuals. OCR obtained assurances that the CE impleme...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Mercy Iowa City
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Iowa City | IA | Healthcare Provider | 92,795 | Nov 13, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mercy Iowa City data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,625 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 25, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Email, 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 Mercy Iowa City 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 Mercy Iowa City.