HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Renown Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Renown Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 27,004
- Submission date
- Aug 9, 2019
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Renown Health, reported that a workforce member misplaced a USB thumb drive which contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 27,004 individuals. The ePHI involved in the breach included names, medical record numbers, diagnoses, clinical information, and treatment information. In response to this breach incident, Renown implemented additional technical safeguards to better protect its ePHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Renown Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renown Health | NV | Healthcare Provider | 65,181 | Jun 22, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Renown Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 27,004 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 9, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
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 Renown Health 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 Renown Health.