HHS OCR report ยท 2017
Longs Peak Family Practice, P.C. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Longs Peak Family Practice, P.C.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 16,238
- Submission date
- Dec 27, 2017
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On November 5, 2017, Longs Peak Family Practice, the covered entity (CE), discovered that a hacker had penetrated its computer network and executed malicious code within the network before the CE could prevent it. Though the malicious code included ransomware that encrypted certain files, the CE used backup files to rebuild and restore its network without paying any ransom. The CE hired a company to perform a forensic investigation, which revealed evidence of unauthorized access to some part...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Longs Peak Family Practice, P.C. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 16,238 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Dec 27, 2017.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, 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 Longs Peak Family Practice, 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 Longs Peak Family Practice, P.C..