HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Elim Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elim Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,500
- Submission date
- Jun 7, 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), Elim Care reported that its business associate (BA) was a victim of a cyber-attack involving ransomware which impacted its server and infrastructure. Approximately 2,500 individuals were affected. The types of PHI involved included names, date of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, and medication information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, Substitute notice was also provided. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elim Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 7, 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 Elim Care 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 Elim Care.