HHS OCR report ยท 2019
CentraCare Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CentraCare Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,085
- Submission date
- Jul 12, 2019
- 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 victim of a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 2,085 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, and medications prescribed. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitori...
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 | 842 | Jul 2, 2021 | 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 2,085 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 12, 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: 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.