HHS OCR report · 2020
The Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Affiliated Covered Entities data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Affiliated Covered Entities
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 216,472
- Submission date
- Nov 23, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), The Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 216,472 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, drivers’ license and Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, health insurance information, claims information, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, t...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Affiliated Covered Entities data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 216,472 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 23, 2020.
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 The Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Affiliated Covered Entities 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 The Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center, Affiliated Covered Entities.