HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 21,450
- Submission date
- Nov 29, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing attack which affected the protected health information (PHI) of 21,450 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and other treatment information. The CE closed its business; the investigation was subsequently closed.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 21,450 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 29, 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: 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 Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates 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 Boulder Neurosurgical and Spine Associates.