HHS OCR report · 2025
University of Iowa Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Iowa Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 101,875
- 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
University of Iowa Health Care, the covered entity (CE) reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 101,875 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach and OCR’s investigation, the CE retrained its workforce members and those of its BA.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Iowa Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 101,875 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 Health 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 Health Care.