HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Southern Ohio Medical Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southern Ohio Medical Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 15,136
- Submission date
- Apr 26, 2022
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southern Ohio Medical Center, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 15,136 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, claims and financial information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Southern Ohio Medical Center
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ohio Medical Center | OH | Healthcare Provider | 1,333 | Jun 8, 2022 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southern Ohio Medical Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 15,136 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 26, 2022.
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 Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio Medical Center.