HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Hospice of the Valley data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Hospice of the Valley
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 3,840
- Submission date
- Feb 3, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Hospice of the Valley, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 3,840 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, health insurance information, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards and provided complimentary credit mo...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Hospice of the Valley data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,840 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 3, 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: Email.
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 Hospice of the Valley 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 Hospice of the Valley.