HHS OCR report · 2021
Queen Creek Medical Center d/b/a Desert Wells Family Medicine data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Queen Creek Medical Center d/b/a Desert Wells Family Medicine
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 35,000
- Submission date
- Aug 30, 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), Queen Creek Medical Center dba Desert Wells Family Medicine, reported that it experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 35,000 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security and drivers’ license numbers, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment data. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Queen Creek Medical Center d/b/a Desert Wells Family Medicine data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 35,000 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 30, 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 Queen Creek Medical Center d/b/a Desert Wells Family Medicine 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 Queen Creek Medical Center d/b/a Desert Wells Family Medicine.