HHS OCR report ยท 2025
Rural Health Services data breach
Rural Health Services, a healthcare provider in South Carolina, reported a breach affecting 36,542 individuals to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 2025.
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Rural Health Services
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- South Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 36,542
- Submission date
- Jun 12, 2025
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Under investigation
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Rural Health Services data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 36,542 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 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: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
Yes. The OCR portal lists this report as under investigation.
Is a breach notice letter from Rural Health Services 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 Rural Health Services.