HHS OCR report · 2018
Boys Town National Research Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Boys Town National Research Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 105,309
- Submission date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Boys Town National Research Hospital, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 105,309 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license information, passport information, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, financial information, clinical information, and other demographic information. The CE notified HHS, affe...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Boys Town National Research Hospital
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys Town National Research Hospital | NE | 2,182 | May 9, 2018 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Boys Town National Research Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 105,309 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 20, 2018.
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 Boys Town National Research 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 Boys Town National Research Hospital.