HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Phelps County Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Phelps County Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 12,602
- Submission date
- Jun 21, 2022
- 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), Phelps County Regional Medical Center dba Phelps Health, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a data security incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 12,602 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Phelps County Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,602 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 21, 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 Phelps County Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps 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 Phelps County Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps Health.