HHS OCR report ยท 2022
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 12,230
- Submission date
- Feb 24, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, reported that its business associate (BA) was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 12,230 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative and techni...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | NV | Healthcare Provider | 1,221 | Mar 28, 2026 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Under investigation |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | NV | Healthcare Provider | 1,861 | Nov 17, 2022 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | NV | Healthcare Provider | 1,300,000 | Aug 13, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| University Medical Center of Southern Nevada | NV | Healthcare Provider | 1,833 | Mar 31, 2021 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 12,230 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 24, 2022.
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 University Medical Center of Southern Nevada 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 University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.