HHS OCR report ยท 2021
West Holt Memorial Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- West Holt Memorial Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nebraska
- Individuals affected
- 541
- Submission date
- Jul 22, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), West Holt Memorial Hospital, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 541 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, diagnoses/conditions, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice on its website. In its mitigation effort...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the West Holt Memorial Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 541 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 22, 2021.
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 West Holt Memorial 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 West Holt Memorial Hospital.