HHS OCR report ยท 2020
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 1,843
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2020
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 1,843 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. The CE also provided comp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico | NM | Healthcare Provider | 5,466 | Mar 29, 2024 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,843 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 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: 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 Rehabilitation 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 Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico.