HHS OCR report · 2024
Columbus Regional Healthcare System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Columbus Regional Healthcare System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 132,887
- Submission date
- Jan 19, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Columbus Regional Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 132,887 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, drivers’ license and state identification numbers, passport numbers, diagnoses, financial and health insurance information, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Columbus Regional Healthcare System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 132,887 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 19, 2024.
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 Columbus Regional Healthcare System 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 Columbus Regional Healthcare System.