HHS OCR report ยท 2024
St. Anthony Regional Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Anthony Regional Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 139,214
- Submission date
- Oct 25, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), St. Anthony Regional Hospital, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 139,214 individuals. The PHI involved included financial, clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Anthony Regional Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 139,214 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 25, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, 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 St. Anthony Regional Hospital 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 St. Anthony Regional Hospital.