HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Desert Healthcare Services, LLC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Desert Healthcare Services, LLC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 8,000
- Submission date
- Jun 11, 2019
- 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), Desert Healthcare Services (DHS), LLC, reported that its server was compromised due to a ransomware attack. The breach affected 8,000 individuals. Based on a forensic analysis of its computer system, it was determined that it was unlikely that electronic protected health information (ePHI) was compromised since it was encrypted. DHS reported the breach to the FBI, hired a forensic investigator, and contracted with a cybersecurity firm to remove the malware from its ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Desert Healthcare Services, LLC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 11, 2019.
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 Desert Healthcare Services, LLC 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 Desert Healthcare Services, LLC.