HHS OCR report ยท 2025
University of Iowa Community Home Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Iowa Community Home Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 109,029
- Submission date
- Aug 29, 2025
- 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), University of Iowa Community Home Care, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 109,029 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards, and retrained workforce membe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Iowa Community Home Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 109,029 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 29, 2025.
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 University of Iowa Community Home Care 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 University of Iowa Community Home Care.