HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Heartland Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Heartland Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 43,728
- Submission date
- Oct 17, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Heartland Health Center, OCR Transaction Number: 26-646043 The covered entity (CE), Heartland Health Center, reported that it experienced a hacking incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 43,728 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic and other treatment information. OCR provided the CE with extensive technical assistance regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Heartland Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 43,728 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 17, 2025.
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 Heartland Health 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 Heartland Health Center.