HHS OCR report · 2021
Ascension Via Christi ACE data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Ascension Via Christi ACE
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 1,977
- Submission date
- Jul 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Ascension via Christi ACE, reported that employees of its business associate (BA) experienced an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,977 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, and financial and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Ascension Via Christi ACE data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,977 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 23, 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 Ascension Via Christi ACE 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 Ascension Via Christi ACE.