HHS OCR report · 2017
St. Luke's Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- St. Luke's Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Dakota
- Individuals affected
- 600
- Submission date
- Jan 16, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
St. Luke’s Medical Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a cyber-attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 600 individuals. The ePHI involved included birthdates and treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE implemented additional administrative, technical and security safeguards to better protect its ePHI. OCR provided technical assistance to the CE regarding its Security Rule obliga...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the St. Luke's Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 600 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jan 16, 2017.
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 St. Luke's 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 St. Luke's Medical Center.