HHS OCR report ยท 2019
United Hospital District, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Hospital District, Inc.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Minnesota
- Individuals affected
- 2,143
- Submission date
- Feb 4, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), United Hospital District, Inc. (UHD), reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack. This breach affected 2,143 individuals and the protected health information (PHI) involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, claims information, and diagnoses/conditions, The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. UHD also established a toll-free phone line and offered free credit monitoring services for all affected individu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Hospital District, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,143 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 4, 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: Email.
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 United Hospital District, Inc. 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 United Hospital District, Inc..