HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Wolfe Clinic, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Wolfe Clinic, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Iowa
- Individuals affected
- 530,299
- Submission date
- Sep 9, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Wolfe Clinic, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a breach affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 530,299 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE offered complimentary credit monitoring services to affecte...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Wolfe Clinic, P.C.
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe Clinic, P.C. | IA | Healthcare Provider | 499,779 | Apr 9, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Wolfe Clinic, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 530,299 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 9, 2022.
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.
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 Wolfe Clinic, P.C. 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 Wolfe Clinic, P.C..