HHS OCR report ยท 2023
San Juan Regional Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- New Mexico
- Individuals affected
- 8,500
- Submission date
- Feb 15, 2023
- 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), San Juan Regional Medical Center, reported that its business associate experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,500 individuals. The PHI involved included names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and claims and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and severed its business relations...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by San Juan Regional Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan Regional Medical Center | NM | Healthcare Provider | 325,660 | Jun 4, 2021 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the San Juan Regional Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 15, 2023.
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 San Juan Regional Medical Center 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 San Juan Regional Medical Center.