HHS OCR report · 2022
Sage Counseling Omaha data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Sage Counseling Omaha
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 1,359
- Submission date
- Oct 12, 2022
- 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), Sage Counseling Omaha, reported that an employee impermissibly downloaded the protected health information (PHI) of 1,359 individuals onto a USB drive. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. During OCR’s investigation, the CE ceased operations and the investigation was therefore closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Sage Counseling Omaha data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,359 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 12, 2022.
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 Sage Counseling Omaha 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 Sage Counseling Omaha.