HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Newman Regional Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Newman Regional Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Kansas
- Individuals affected
- 52,224
- Submission date
- Apr 14, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Newman Regional Health, reported that multiple employees were the subjects of an email phishing attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 52,224 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial and health insurance information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to th...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Newman Regional Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 52,224 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 14, 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: 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 Newman Regional Health 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 Newman Regional Health.