HHS OCR report · 2021
Wayne County Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wayne County Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 2,016
- Submission date
- Jul 1, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wayne County Hospital, reported that several employees were subjected to an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,016 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wayne County Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,016 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 1, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
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 Wayne County Hospital 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 Wayne County Hospital.