HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Southwest Behavioral Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southwest Behavioral Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 17,147
- Submission date
- Nov 13, 2023
- 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), Southwest Behavioral Health Center, reported that it was the subject of a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 17,147 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, diagnoses, medications, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and the affected individuals. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrati...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southwest Behavioral Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 17,147 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 13, 2023.
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 Southwest Behavioral Health 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 Southwest Behavioral Health Center.