HHS OCR report ยท 2023
UI Community Home Care, a subsidiary of University of Iowa Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UI Community Home Care, a subsidiary of University of Iowa Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 67,897
- Submission date
- May 24, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UI Community Home Care, a subsidiary of University of Iowa System, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 67,897 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, 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 implemented ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UI Community Home Care, a subsidiary of University of Iowa Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 67,897 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 24, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, 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 UI Community Home Care, a subsidiary of University of Iowa Health System 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 UI Community Home Care, a subsidiary of University of Iowa Health System.