HHS OCR report · 2019
Nebraska Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Nebraska Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 1,149
- Submission date
- Nov 27, 2019
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Nebraska Medicine, reported that an employee impermissibly accessed the electronic medical records of 1,149 individuals. The electronic protected health information (ePHI) involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, drivers’ license numbers, lab results, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE sanctioned the employee and implemented additional admin...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Nebraska Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,149 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 27, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Nebraska Medicine 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 Nebraska Medicine.