HHS OCR report ยท 2021
The SurgiCare Center of Utah data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- The SurgiCare Center of Utah
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Utah
- Individuals affected
- 8,816
- Submission date
- Feb 26, 2021
- 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), the SurgiCare Center of Utah, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,816 individuals. The PHI involved included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring and identity the...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the The SurgiCare Center of Utah data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,816 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 26, 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: 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 The SurgiCare Center of Utah 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 The SurgiCare Center of Utah.