HHS OCR report · 2022
Southwest Health Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Southwest Health Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Wisconsin
- Individuals affected
- 46,142
- Submission date
- Jul 5, 2022
- 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 Health Center, reported that it experienced a hacking attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 46,142 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, social security and drivers’ license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, financial information, and medications. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and secur...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Southwest Health Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 46,142 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 5, 2022.
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 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 Health Center.