HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Presbyterian Healthcare Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 1,120,629
- Submission date
- Aug 2, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Presbyterian Healthcare Services, reported that numerous employees were the victims of an email phishing attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,120,629 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and clinical and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE retrained its employees on how to recognize and resp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Presbyterian Healthcare Services
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | NM | Healthcare Provider | 44,450 | Oct 14, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | NM | Healthcare Provider | 193,223 | Oct 2, 2020 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Presbyterian Healthcare Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,120,629 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 2, 2019.
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 Presbyterian Healthcare Services 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 Presbyterian Healthcare Services.