HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Centura Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Centura Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 738
- Submission date
- Jun 12, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Centura Health, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 738 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional technical and administrative safeguards to better protect its PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Centura Health
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health | CO | Healthcare Provider | 7,515 | May 22, 2019 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
| Centura Health | CO | Healthcare Provider | 12,286 | Apr 22, 2014 | Hacking/IT Incident | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Centura Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 738 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jun 12, 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 Centura Health 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 Centura Health.