HHS OCR report ยท 2021
University Medical Center of New Orleans data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Medical Center of New Orleans
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- Louisiana
- Individuals affected
- 16,559
- Submission date
- Jan 7, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), the University Medical Center of New Orleans, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 16,559 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial and claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Medical Center of New Orleans data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,559 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 7, 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 University Medical Center of New Orleans 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 University Medical Center of New Orleans.