HHS OCR report ยท 2021
Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 791
- Submission date
- Nov 19, 2021
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, reported that an employee was the victim of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 791 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and te...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 791 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 19, 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 Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, PC 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 Colorado Allergy and Asthma Centers, PC.