HHS OCR report ยท 2018
Front Range Dermatology Associates, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Front Range Dermatology Associates, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,070
- Submission date
- Mar 7, 2018
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Front Range Dermatology Associates, reported that an employee sent protected health information (PHI) to a former employee. This breach affected 1,070 individuals. The PHI involved included names, clinical information, health insurance information, and financial data. The CE notified OCR, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. The CE also established a toll free phone number for questions or concerns. In its mitigation effor...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Front Range Dermatology Associates, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,070 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Mar 7, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Electronic Medical Record, Email, Laptop.
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 Front Range Dermatology Associates, P.C. 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 Front Range Dermatology Associates, P.C..