HHS OCR report · 2023
Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 677
- Submission date
- Oct 5, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 677 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims information, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications, and health insurance and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, an...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 677 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 5, 2023.
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 Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium 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 Region 4 South Mental Health Consortium.