HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Riverland Community Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Riverland Community Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 940
- Submission date
- Dec 23, 2025
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Riverland Community Health, reported that the subcontractor of its business associate (BA) experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 940 individuals. The PHI involved demographic, healthcare provider, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals; the BA notified the media. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional technical and administrative safeguards.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Riverland Community Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 940 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 23, 2025.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Riverland Community Health 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 Riverland Community Health.