HHS OCR report ยท 2022
Prowers County Hospital District data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Prowers County Hospital District
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Colorado
- Individuals affected
- 1,205
- Submission date
- Aug 22, 2022
- 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), Prowers County Hospital District, reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 1,205 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, diagnoses, conditions, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary ident...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Prowers County Hospital District data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 1,205 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 22, 2022.
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 Prowers County Hospital District 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 Prowers County Hospital District.