HHS OCR report · 2016
Mind Springs Health data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Mind Springs Health
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 2,147
- Submission date
- Feb 27, 2016
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On January 8, 2016 a foreign transcription services subcontractor to Mind Springs Health’s former business associate (BA), Stratton Consulting Services, Inc., mistakenly published electronic protected health information (ePHI) on the internet during a software update. The types of ePHI involved in the breach included names, dates of birth, medications, and physicians’ notes, affecting 2,147 individuals who received treatment from the covered entity (CE) between January 2009 and March 2010. ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Mind Springs Health data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 2,147 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 27, 2016.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, 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 Mind Springs 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 Mind Springs Health.