HHS OCR report ยท 2024
North Kansas City Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- North Kansas City Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 502,438
- Submission date
- Jan 3, 2024
- 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), North Kansas City Hospital, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a cyber-attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 502,438 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, claims information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE terminated its business relationship with the BA and implemented additional admini...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the North Kansas City Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 502,438 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 3, 2024.
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 North Kansas City Hospital 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 North Kansas City Hospital.