HHS OCR report · 2016
UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 1,620
- Submission date
- May 11, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,621 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, claims information, health insurance information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medication information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,620 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 11, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record.
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 UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity 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 UnityPoint Health Affiliated Covered Entity.