HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Presbyterian Medical Services data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Presbyterian Medical Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 536
- Submission date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Type of breach
- Loss
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Presbyterian Medical Services, reported that a box containing medical information was damaged while in transit via the United States Postal Service (USPS). This breach affected the protected health information (PHI) of 536 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and medical treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE trained its workforce members on securing packag...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Presbyterian Medical Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 536 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 21, 2021.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Loss, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Medical 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 Medical Services.