HHS OCR report ยท 2019
University of Missouri Health Care data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University of Missouri Health Care
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Missouri
- Individuals affected
- 14,402
- Submission date
- Aug 2, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University of Missouri Health Care, reported that several employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 14,402 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses and conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, financial and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University of Missouri Health Care
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Health Care | MO | Healthcare Provider | 736 | May 17, 2023 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University of Missouri Health Care | MO | Healthcare Provider | 189,736 | Sep 17, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| University of Missouri Health Care | MO | Healthcare Provider | 5,074 | Jun 11, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| University of Missouri Health Care | MO | Healthcare Provider | 1,288 | Jun 23, 2011 | Unknown | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University of Missouri Health Care data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 14,402 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 2, 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 University of Missouri Health Care 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 University of Missouri Health Care.