HHS OCR report ยท 2019
Elizabeth Family Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Elizabeth Family Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 28,375
- Submission date
- Nov 22, 2019
- Type of breach
- Theft
- Location of breached information
- Paper/Films
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Elizabeth Family Health, the covered entity (CE), reported that it was the victim of a burglary and that the assailant stole numerous items including an unencrypted backup server that contained the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 28,375 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, birthdates, and Social Security numbers. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In its mitigation efforts, the CE implemented additional physical, administrative, and technic...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Elizabeth Family Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 28,375 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 22, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Theft, with the breached information located in: Paper/Films.
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 Elizabeth Family 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 Elizabeth Family Health.