HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Intermountain Healthcare data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Intermountain Healthcare
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 28,628
- Submission date
- Jul 16, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Intermountain Healthcare, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 28,628 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, medical images, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, dates of birth, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the BA strengthened its technical and secu...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Intermountain Healthcare data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,628 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 16, 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: Electronic Medical Record, 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 Intermountain Healthcare 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 Intermountain Healthcare.