HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Southwest Urology data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southwest Urology
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 7,214
- Submission date
- Jun 27, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Southwest Urology, reported that employees of its business associate (BA) were the targets of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 7,214 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical and demographic information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media on behalf of the CE. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services to the affected individuals, and the CE and BA im...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Southwest Urology
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Urology | OH | Healthcare Provider | 1,310 | Oct 24, 2025 | Hacking/IT Incident | Under investigation |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southwest Urology data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 7,214 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 27, 2025.
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 Southwest Urology 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 Southwest Urology.