HHS OCR report · 2021
Midwest Transplant Network, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Midwest Transplant Network, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 17,580
- Submission date
- Apr 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Midwest Transplant Network reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 17,580 individuals. During OCR’s investigation it was determined that the entity was not a part of our regulated community; we therefore, closed the case prior to investigation.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Midwest Transplant Network, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,580 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 12, 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: 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 Midwest Transplant Network, Inc. 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 Midwest Transplant Network, Inc..