HHS OCR report ยท 2020
The Iowa Clinic, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Iowa Clinic, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 914
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2020
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Iowa Clinic, reported that an employee inadvertently mailed the protected health information (PHI) of 915 individuals to the wrong recipients. The PHI involved included names and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. Following the breach, the CE sanctioned and retrained the responsible employee and revised its procedures to better protect its sensitive data.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Iowa Clinic, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 914 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 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: Paper/Films.
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 The Iowa Clinic, P.C. 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 The Iowa Clinic, P.C..