HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Presbyterian Healthcare Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 193,223
- Submission date
- Oct 2, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Presbyterian Healthcare Services, reported that its business associate experienced a ransomware attack affecting the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 193,223 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
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 | 1,120,629 | Aug 2, 2019 | 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 193,223 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Oct 2, 2020.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Other.
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.