HHS OCR report · 2022
Capital Region Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Capital Region Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 17,578
- Submission date
- Mar 11, 2022
- 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), Capital Regional Medical Center, reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,578 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses or conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website and social media site. In response to the ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Capital Region Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,578 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 11, 2022.
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 Capital Region Medical Center 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 Capital Region Medical Center.