HHS OCR report ยท 2023
Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
- Entity type
- Health Plan
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 4,091,794
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 4,091,794 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, claims and health insurance information, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing | CO | Health Plan | 15,380 | Oct 10, 2014 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 4,091,794 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 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: 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 Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing 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 Department of Health Care Policy & Financing.