HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 1,545
- Submission date
- Feb 23, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 1,545 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and health insurance and financial information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional a...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,545 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 23, 2021.
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 Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care 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 Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center.