HHS OCR report · 2024
Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 1,162
- Submission date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico reported that it experienced a ransomware incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,162 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, addresses, claims information, medications, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. In resp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,162 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 29, 2024.
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 Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico 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 Advanced Care Hospital of Southern New Mexico.