HHS OCR report ยท 2021
CentraCare Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CentraCare Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 842
- Submission date
- Jul 2, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CentraCare Health System, reported that its business associate (BA) was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 842 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medications, and diagnoses. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In response to the breach, the CE and BA provided ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CentraCare Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CentraCare Health System | MN | Healthcare Provider | 2,085 | Jul 12, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CentraCare Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 842 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 2, 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 CentraCare Health System 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 CentraCare Health System.