HHS OCR report ยท 2026
Northern Regional Hospital data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Northern Regional Hospital
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 1,575
- Submission date
- Mar 15, 2026
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Northern Regional Hospital, reported that an employee of its business associate (BA) was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of approximately 1,575 individuals. The PHI involved clinical, demographic, and financial information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding the HIPAA Rules.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Northern Regional Hospital data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,575 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 15, 2026.
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 Northern Regional Hospital 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 Northern Regional Hospital.