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HIPAA Breaches in Iowa

7 reported healthcare data breach incidents affecting 2.4M individuals. Sourced from 7 federal and community intelligence feeds. Updated nightly.

7

Incidents reported

2.4M

Individuals affected

Hacking

Top attack vector

Stable

6-month trend

Recent incidents

Latest breaches reported in Iowa

DateEntityIndividualsSourceSeverity
Apr 14, 2026Iowa Health and Human Services3,340Hhs Breach
Apr 9, 2026Change Healthcare2,200,000Modeled Breach
Dec 25, 2025University of Iowa Health Care101,875Hhs Breach
Dec 25, 2025University of Iowa Community Home Care109,029Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025PDCM Insurance501Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Balance Autism1,281Hhs Breach
Dec 24, 2025Primary Health Care, Inc.787Hhs Breach

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Most affected entities

Top healthcare entities in Iowa by incident count

#1

Change Healthcare

1

incidents

2.2M

individuals

#2

Iowa Health and Human Services

1

incidents

3K

individuals

#3

University of Iowa Health Care

1

incidents

102K

individuals

#4

University of Iowa Community Home Care

1

incidents

109K

individuals

#5

PDCM Insurance

1

incidents

501

individuals

Attack vectors

How breaches happen in Iowa

Breakdown of breach types reported across 7 incidents in Iowa. Understanding which vectors dominate helps practices prioritize their security controls.

  • Hacking/IT Incident6 (86%)
  • Unauthorized Access/Disclosure1 (14%)

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FAQ

Healthcare breaches in Iowa

How many HIPAA breaches have occurred in Iowa?

Patient Protect tracks 7 reported healthcare data breach incidents in Iowa, affecting approximately 2.4M individuals. Data is sourced from HHS OCR, State Attorney General offices, FTC enforcement, and community intelligence — updated nightly.

What is the most common breach type in Iowa?

The most frequently reported breach vector in Iowa is Hacking/IT Incident, accounting for 6 of 7 incidents. Unauthorized Access/Disclosure is the second most common with 1 incidents.

Are independent practices in Iowa at higher risk?

Independent healthcare practices are the fastest-growing target for healthcare cyberattacks nationwide — attacks on small providers have increased 6x since 2021. Iowa practices face the same threat landscape with fewer resources to defend against it. Patient Protect provides breach prevention specifically for independent practices starting at $39/month.

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