HHS OCR report · 2019
Saint Francis Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Saint Francis Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 107,054
- Submission date
- Nov 20, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Saint Francis Medical Center, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 107,054 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, lab results, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Saint Francis Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 107,054 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 20, 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: Electronic Medical Record.
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 Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis Medical Center.