HHS OCR report ยท 2019
American Baptist Homes of the Midwest data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 10,993
- Submission date
- May 6, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Email, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, reported that it experienced a malware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 10,993 individuals. The ePHI involved included, names, birthdates, Social Security numbers medications prescribed, financial and health insurance information, addresses, diagnoses/conditions, and lab results. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In its mit...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 10,993 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 6, 2019.
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, 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 American Baptist Homes of the Midwest 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 American Baptist Homes of the Midwest.